What is a sonic boom?
Some technical information on what a sonic boom is and how it's different from engine noise.
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Community sonic boom detection
Detecting and Tracking Sonic Booms
“Did you hear that? I think it was a sonic boom!” We are building low-cost detectors and sharing accurate information about the shockwaves from rocket launches and supersonic aircraft.
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Three questions people ask us
Did I hear a sonic boom?
While the FAA has banned commercial supersonic flights over land, sonic booms are starting to appear again.
Find out why →Detecting sonic booms
Technical approaches to detect and measure sonic booms.
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Why this matters
Innovation and community well-being, hand in hand
Space exploration and advanced aviation are becoming increasingly active, and their side effects, such as sonic booms, can startle and disrupt people, pets and wildlife. By tracking and understanding these events we aim to provide valuable insights to affected communities, researchers and enthusiasts alike.
This is not about criticising space exploration or any organisation. It's about fostering awareness and encouraging dialogue.
Sonic booms in the news
Read more about research and studies on sonic booms
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What made New England's meteor sonic boom so rare?Northeastern Global News
Following the rulemaking? The FAA keeps its supersonic programme page at faa.gov/supersonic.
We need your help
Audio experts, developers, device builders and financial supporters: help us build practical, cost-effective sonic boom detectors that run around the clock.