Bubble cloud acoustic damping for launch vehicle fairing
US7234663B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/228
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A launch vehicle payload fairing incorporating hollow cavities filled with an aerated fluid for the reduction of acoustic noise during launch. The fairing may also include a fluid ejection system for subsequent weight reduction.
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