Physics-based acoustical models and historical data combine to correct common misconceptions about the most powerful rocket launched to date. The Saturn V, which carried mankind to the moon, remains the most powerful rocket to successfully launch to orbit. Its incredible power captures the imagin
The unmanned Skylab station was launched into orbit by a Saturn V booster. The Saturn V rocket carried humans to the moon and remains the most powerful rocket to reach orbit to date. Credit: NASA
“Decibels are logarithmic, so every 10 decibels is an order of magnitude increase,” said author Kent L. Gee, of BYU. “One hundred and seventy decibels would be equivalent to 10 aircraft engines. Two hundred would be 10,000 engines!” Some of the misunderstanding originates from confusing sound power with sound pressure. The former is like the wattage from a light bulb. The latter is like the brightness from the same bulb: It depends on how far away you’re standing. Mistakes in calculations, changes to the decibel reference system, and the propagation of misinformation have also led to compounding errors.
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