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flag Winter and spring launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base cause louder sonic booms due to wind patterns, with a public forum held on March 17, 2026, to discuss impacts.

flag A new study at Vandenberg Space Force Base reveals that wind patterns, seasons, and launch timing significantly affect sonic boom intensity and reach across the Central Coast, with winter and spring launches more likely to produce audible booms due to onshore winds. flag Using over 477 recordings collected through a sensor network, researchers are mapping sound propagation and informing new noise mitigation strategies. flag The base is hosting a public forum on March 17, 2026, to share findings and address community concerns about increasing rocket launches, particularly from SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets.

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