Water Deluge System at the John F. Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39
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Title
Water Deluge System at the John F. Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39
Alternative Title
Water Deluge System
Subject
John F. Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center
Merritt Island (Fla.)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (U.S.)
NASA
Apollo Project (U.S.)
Project Apollo (U.S.)
Description
The Water Deluge System at Launch Complex 39's Launchpad A and Launchpad B, located at John F. Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. The Water Deluge System was used for two reasons: noise suppression and flame suppression. The system reduced both issues by releasing a torrent of water after the rocket was ignited, which reduced the sound of the rocket and damage to the launchpad from the intense heat. Launchpads A and B were built specifically for the powerful Saturn V rocket, thus there was a special need to address those issues.
Source
Original color photographic print: Private Collection of Dr. Calvin D. Fowler.
Date Created
ca. 1967
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of original color photographic print.
Is Part Of
Dr. Calvin Fowler Collection, Florida Space Coast History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Format
image/jpg
Extent
181 KB
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Medium
6 color photographic prints
Language
eng
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Launch Complex 39, John F. Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Civics/Government Teacher
Geography Teacher
Provenance
Originally owned by Dr. Calvin D. Fowler.
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by Dr. Calvin D. Fowler and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.
Contributing Project
Curator
Michlowitz, Robert
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
External Reference
"LAUNCH COMPLEXES 39A, 39B, 39C, AND 39D." HEROICRELICS.ORG. http://heroicrelics.org/info/lc-39/lc-39-abcd.html.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
6 color photographic prints
Collection
Citation
“Water Deluge System at the John F. Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39,” RICHES, accessed June 24, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/6374.