Sonic Boom Tests and Building Damage: An Investigation
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_3_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Sonic Boom Tests and Building Damage: An Investigation
- Date Created:
- 1964-03-12
- EDTF:
- 1964-03-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/27
- Description:
- A panel of architects, engineers, and builders discussed the potential damage caused by sonic booms on Oklahoma City's homes and buildings. They found no evidence of structural damage due to sonic booms, only minor cracks and vibrations. The panel also investigated the effects of sonic booms on sensitive equipment and found no malfunctions. The purpose of the study and the long-term effects of sonic booms on property remain unclear.
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Aeronautics
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_3_0000, Box 47, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), District of Columbia (national district), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 Pages
