Launch Pad Water Deluge System Test at NASA Kennedy Space Center

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  • @akhilkadway1
    @akhilkadway1 6 років тому +89

    This was 450,000 gallons in 1 minute. Niagara Falls pours over 700,000 gallons of water per second. MIND BLOWN!!!!!!

    • @joer8854
      @joer8854 4 роки тому +14

      Now we know where Canada should put a launch pad.

    • @triple7marc
      @triple7marc 3 роки тому +3

      @G E T R E K T 905 How are gallons ebonics lol

    • @Dave-lr2wo
      @Dave-lr2wo 3 роки тому +8

      @G E T R E K T 905 1.7 million liters, since your education also lacks math.

    •  3 роки тому +6

      @@Dave-lr2wo we just use a coherent metric system ^^' (also it's better to say 1700m3 of water)

  • @ninjasheep8722
    @ninjasheep8722 5 років тому +304

    When you see a spider on the launch pad.

  • @moparedtn
    @moparedtn 3 роки тому +90

    I've been in fire protection my entire professional life - and I have never seen that huge a volume
    of water, dispensed that QUICKLY - and over that expanse of an area!
    The pumps involved must be massive - and typically with "massive", you don't get "instant",
    so this is fascinating to me.

    • @klixtrio7760
      @klixtrio7760 2 роки тому +15

      They dont use pumps, its all gravity from a nearby water tower.

    • @MomedicsChannel
      @MomedicsChannel 2 роки тому +7

      No pumps, all head pressure.

    • @iitzfizz
      @iitzfizz 2 роки тому +4

      Gravity fed, most reliable - can't afford to have it fail.

    • @vejet
      @vejet Рік тому +3

      You right, they would have to be massive but they wouldn't flow that instantly hence that's how you know it's not pumped. It's the entire contents of the nearby water which contains 400,000 gallons/1.5 million liters of water, all of which is discharged in about 30 second which equals a flow rate of 13,300 gallons of water a second!

  • @MerchantIvoryfilms
    @MerchantIvoryfilms 6 років тому +537

    Pretty sure this was a top secret test attempting to launch water into space

    • @AlFooteIII
      @AlFooteIII 6 років тому +6

      Trying to keep it from seeking its own level! 😂😂😂

    • @dkmodder4405
      @dkmodder4405 6 років тому +2

      @@AlFooteIII you sound like a flat earther

    • @dkmodder4405
      @dkmodder4405 6 років тому +1

      @Hitler Nfriends "But Muh Fuhmuhment"

    • @adithyanbijus2..399
      @adithyanbijus2..399 4 роки тому

      Well-done you found it

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB 2 роки тому

      Lies again? Keep Hydrating

  • @ruileite4579
    @ruileite4579 6 років тому +88

    This is odly satisfying

  • @Slenderirl
    @Slenderirl 6 років тому +169

    California is on the phone

    • @dionh70
      @dionh70 6 років тому +6

      Right? The reservoir 5 minutes up the canyon from my house would gladly take all of that and come back for more.

    • @chrisdaley8542
      @chrisdaley8542 6 років тому +2

      Just like NASA’s facility at Cape Canaveral California has an ocean right next to it too. Maybe they could look there for a launch platform deluge system supply.

    • @sporkdog2474
      @sporkdog2474 5 років тому +1

      Not anymore we're loaded with water now help me it's flooded

    • @Don.Challenger
      @Don.Challenger 5 років тому

      Yes, @dionh70, how is your reservoir set now after your winter snows and rain? Should be briming :-) new report requested.

  • @colorado841
    @colorado841 6 років тому +40

    I will give it a about a 4/5 stars. I definitely recommend visiting. The landing was a bit rough, but the ride was a blast. A real adrenaline rush. The trick is to stay in the center for the whole ride.

  • @frostyab7579
    @frostyab7579 6 років тому +9

    what you're looking at are actually the connections that will be hooked up to the mobile launcher, the mobile launcher then distributes the water around the rocket to suppress the noise and cool the deck (just like it was for the Space Shuttle)
    the system is fed by the 290' tall water tower in the background
    it was installed for Space Shuttle, it was not there for Apollo/Saturn V

    • @vineethjoshy4819
      @vineethjoshy4819 6 років тому +1

      At least, one sane person who cared to explain. Thank you.

  • @stlyns
    @stlyns Рік тому +24

    After watching the SpaceX launch video without using this system, I see why it's necessary.

    • @God0fGambler
      @God0fGambler Рік тому +1

      Yup water deluge play important role on rocket launch..and flame diverter too

  • @virdeo9152
    @virdeo9152 6 років тому +383

    Finally water cooling that can cool my amd cpu

    • @Ophelos
      @Ophelos 6 років тому +20

      Still not enough cooling for a GTX 480

    • @mixtermuxter8602
      @mixtermuxter8602 6 років тому +2

      i feel ya bro... fx 6350 and rx 480 reference design...

    • @tomstech4390
      @tomstech4390 6 років тому +12

      *intel core.
      fixed that for you

    • @greenpogo
      @greenpogo 6 років тому +4

      You must be playing Minecraft on high settings.

    • @Bunjamin27
      @Bunjamin27 6 років тому +6

      You mean your 9900K? lol

  • @vladimirlenin4080
    @vladimirlenin4080 6 років тому +253

    *Now that's a lot of water*

  • @UpcycleElectronics
    @UpcycleElectronics 6 років тому +333

    Take that Bellagio! You ain't got notin on NASA... Vegas Shmagas.

    • @greenpogo
      @greenpogo 6 років тому +5

      Actually Bellagio does have this beat. I was there on New Years when they turned them up all the way for maybe 10 seconds. The hotel is 511' tall and it went way, way above the top.

    • @Frankestein01nl
      @Frankestein01nl 6 років тому +5

      Lmao, talk about a royal flush!

    • @franklyons5104
      @franklyons5104 6 років тому +2

      I would like to see that!

    • @UpcycleElectronics
      @UpcycleElectronics 6 років тому +7

      This water fountain's grand finale sends a firework 17,000 miles an hour, well over 200... miles... high...

    • @Geisenyarder
      @Geisenyarder 6 років тому +1

      We try not to have the exploding part of that firework scenario though

  • @corylyonsmusic
    @corylyonsmusic 6 років тому +13

    Pretty amazing stuff...there are some smart engineers out there for sure

  • @Werdna12345
    @Werdna12345 6 років тому +284

    Should have been titled “NASA’s Super Soaker”

    • @calvinchen4505
      @calvinchen4505 6 років тому +7

      "Breaking News: NASA Faces Copyright Strike by Hasbro ('Nerf')"

    • @FrizbyFerrit
      @FrizbyFerrit 6 років тому +3

      Oddly enough the inventor of Super Soaker and Nerf (Lonnie Johnson) was worked for NASA at the Jet Propulsion Labs and later was engineer on the Mariner Mk2!

    • @raditiyavalendeto4112
      @raditiyavalendeto4112 4 роки тому +2

      @@FrizbyFerrit the more you know

    • @willbaug4140
      @willbaug4140 3 роки тому

      @@raditiyavalendeto4112 ,The more you are worth !

  • @imgvue
    @imgvue 6 років тому +137

    Wow! Please make a video explaining how it all works.

    • @TheRealMadpaddy
      @TheRealMadpaddy 6 років тому +49

      Clouds make rain, rain falls, tanks fill with rain, a man opens tanks, tanks release rain as water, water sprays in the air, water falls down, the ground gets very wet, water stops falling, ground drys up, the end.

    • @Crimsonedge1
      @Crimsonedge1 6 років тому +87

      Water droplets in the air absorb pressure waves from the engines during lift off. The rocket engines are so powerful that they produce sound that can literally rip things apart. When the rocket takes off, all the sound (pressure waves) are directed downwards into the flame trench which is full of water spray. Its stops the sound bouncing off the ground and reflecting back up and damaging the rocket. It also helps keep everything wet and reduce the chance of fires. The launch of the Saturn was so intense, even with the water spraying, that they had to paint all the launch clamps and supports with a white ablative paint that was designed to burn away slowly and thus stop the immense heat from building up and melting everything. Similar to the way an ablative heatshield peels away during re-entry to stop heat building up within the return vehicle.

    • @imgvue
      @imgvue 6 років тому +18

      Buck Fitches now that’s a great comment! Thanks very much for the explanation!

    • @MostelsRoofing
      @MostelsRoofing 6 років тому +1

      Waters gravity fed from the water tower-no pumps needed; other then to refill the water tower.

    • @TheRealMadpaddy
      @TheRealMadpaddy 6 років тому

      ;)

  • @lilcrooky
    @lilcrooky 6 років тому +8

    The unsung hero of every launch flight

    • @joeljarnefelt1269
      @joeljarnefelt1269 6 років тому

      Its not for the rockets, it is for the launch pad.

  • @spsanders69
    @spsanders69 6 років тому +3

    We were just there over Thanksgiving Vacation. Very cool bus tour around the facility, not to mention everything at the Visitor Center there!

  • @stefanpetersson636
    @stefanpetersson636 6 років тому +19

    Would really like to get some specs of those pumps as this is serious hardcore.

    • @FrozenHaxor
      @FrozenHaxor 2 роки тому +4

      No pumps, straight from the water tower!

  • @WolfeYankee
    @WolfeYankee 5 років тому +7

    Imagine you're deaf and you were on the walkway thing when it activated

  • @Erik-rp1hi
    @Erik-rp1hi 6 років тому +2

    A lot of dirt came out at first. I guess has not been flushed lately. Just head pressure from the tower tank, impressive.

  • @johnhyll8070
    @johnhyll8070 6 років тому +3

    Good to see progress coming along with the new rockets

  • @Sweettooth187
    @Sweettooth187 6 років тому +58

    Him: Has no job, multiple warrants, face tattoos, dropped out of highschool...and is over 6 feet.
    Her:

  • @br6768
    @br6768 6 років тому +143

    Laminar flow!! How much pressure is that? And how many gallons? What does the pumping station look like? The piping has gotta be huuge! I see different colors in the water. What chemicals do you use? And what are their purposes? I have so many more questions!! Lol

    • @LoanwordEggcorn
      @LoanwordEggcorn 6 років тому +110

      The colors in the water are probably from rust and algae.

    • @br6768
      @br6768 6 років тому +15

      @@LoanwordEggcorn oh... well thats not as interesting.

    • @adamwanderscheid8559
      @adamwanderscheid8559 6 років тому +33

      There's a water tower in the background I'm guessing it feeds via Gravity from the water tower.

    • @Robertdiaz123
      @Robertdiaz123 6 років тому +4

      @@LoanwordEggcorn idk why but your comment made me laugh😂

    • @BlackEagle352
      @BlackEagle352 6 років тому +4

      450k gallons

  • @GalaxyGoldbox
    @GalaxyGoldbox 6 років тому +166

    If it was a water park.. I will just jump in...and maybe die...who cares!?!

    • @knewdles
      @knewdles 6 років тому

      Deathclock fan eh?

    • @John-bq1lp
      @John-bq1lp 6 років тому

      Wow! Tanki! Reference? Gold box?

  • @DarkinPunk
    @DarkinPunk Рік тому +3

    See kids, this is how you fire off a big 'ole rocket without destroying your launch pad in the process.

    • @lazarorocha8893
      @lazarorocha8893 Рік тому

      It still damaged the base of the Mobile Launch Tower and probably the trench as well, it's not really a valid comparison.

  • @kilroy987
    @kilroy987 6 років тому +1

    "Was that a good test guys? Was it?" Squirrel outside: "What... what.... WHAT IS LIFE!!!!!"

  • @MalachiMarvin
    @MalachiMarvin 6 років тому +53

    How long does it take to fill the water tower from scratch?

    • @beefcakes0623
      @beefcakes0623 6 років тому +13

      Probably as long as it took someone to reply to u so 5 dayd

    • @FrozenHaxor
      @FrozenHaxor 2 роки тому

      @@beefcakes0623 Is it filled yet?

  • @thsgfbhstsbtrtsthstb
    @thsgfbhstsbtrtsthstb Рік тому +3

    SpaceX: “What is that?”

  • @gate7clamp
    @gate7clamp 6 років тому +36

    All we need now is a rocket on that pad

    • @flaplaya
      @flaplaya 6 років тому +2

      Trump / GOP NASA

    • @GamingWithNikolas
      @GamingWithNikolas 5 років тому +1

      Have fun with that, wouldn't surprise me if that was all NASA's budget.

  • @elsindo
    @elsindo 6 років тому

    And.. This video has to be one of the most satisfying video on earth..

  • @USA-RAJA-ENGLISH-Vlogs
    @USA-RAJA-ENGLISH-Vlogs 6 років тому +47

    😊 Close up of that water rise looks just like rocket 🚀 Takeoff.

    • @FarremShamist
      @FarremShamist 5 років тому +1

      That's not actually too far from the truth; One of the largest reasons you see a giant white cloud around all of the launches is because there is a layer of water to absorb the shock of the rocket taking off.

  • @dpmakestuff
    @dpmakestuff 6 років тому +12

    Chocolate teapot! Amarite?

  • @idrinkdacoffee
    @idrinkdacoffee 6 років тому +2

    My nightmares looked a lot like that after I installed my new water heater with pex and sharkbite fittings.

  • @documentrylibrary
    @documentrylibrary 6 років тому +6

    *great*

  • @TheYoyozo
    @TheYoyozo 6 років тому

    Love this idea of pushing spacecraft into space on a column of water. That’s brilliant NASA!!

  • @cplcabs
    @cplcabs 6 років тому +1

    Thats quite a fountain they have there. Does it do it to music?

  • @ZombieWolfe
    @ZombieWolfe 6 років тому +5

    When you can finally use the bathroom that your sister was keeping from you for an hour.

  • @CrazyDriver2226
    @CrazyDriver2226 3 роки тому +1

    Эта система используется для уменьшения чрезмерного нагрева и энергии, генерируемой при запуске ракеты. 15 октября 2018 года была испытана система затопления системы защиты от воспламенения от избыточного давления и шумоподавления на стартовой площадке 39B Космического центра Кеннеди, в результате чего вода попала на глубину около 100 футов. воздух. Испытание является частью подготовки к запуску нашей ракеты Space Launch System в рамках исследовательской миссии-1 и последующих миссий.
    После предыдущего испытания на текучесть во влажном состоянии в подушку были внесены изменения, что повысило производительность системы. Во время запуска эта система затопления выпустит около 450 000 галлонов воды через мобильную пусковую установку и дефлектор пламени.

  • @conradcholakos7804
    @conradcholakos7804 6 років тому +1

    Makes a great slip n slide for summer !

  • @joshualeniger
    @joshualeniger 6 років тому +1

    Thats some serious pumps! Ive nvr seen this outside of launches, so cool. More info plz!

  • @sanstx3987
    @sanstx3987 6 років тому +2

    Afrika happy to see this:D

  • @ronaldtartaglia4459
    @ronaldtartaglia4459 6 років тому

    I've always wanted to learn more about this system even back to the Apollo days it's been ignored

  • @elwindewitte
    @elwindewitte 6 років тому +2

    That's absolutely insane!

  • @lionxuser
    @lionxuser 6 років тому +3

    @NASA
    I would love to a video of those massive pumps behind this :D

    • @ZoniesCoasters
      @ZoniesCoasters 6 років тому

      Pumps aren't that big. All they do is pump water up to a large tower and hold it there. Then they just dump it all at once. The system is gravity fed

  • @colin1235421
    @colin1235421 6 років тому +1

    Cool water feature. You have no ducks though?

  • @vibhupande
    @vibhupande 3 роки тому

    that's an iconic fluid simulation for benchmark

  • @ulyssesgrant4324
    @ulyssesgrant4324 6 років тому +41

    This made me thirsty.

    • @flow5718
      @flow5718 6 років тому

      Goddammit your comment made me thirsty.

  • @Socal_Geo1
    @Socal_Geo1 Рік тому +6

    Starship could have used all of that today!

  • @-Muhammad_Ali-
    @-Muhammad_Ali- 2 роки тому

    Just saw it on facebook. There they showed how in Russia's case they just had elevated the launching pads high above and need no water to be poured. So my question is why doesn't NASA do the same in order to save fresh water from being polluted or wasted?

  • @stephanie5249
    @stephanie5249 6 років тому

    Holy crap! That’s a significant deluge

  • @EATSLEEPDRIVE2002
    @EATSLEEPDRIVE2002 6 років тому +2

    When you see your buddy walking along the flight deck…

  • @Ryvucz
    @Ryvucz 6 років тому +1

    That's really cool looking.

  • @jouGOETE
    @jouGOETE 4 роки тому

    It makes quire the racket considering it's a sound suppression system. That should tell us something about the sounds it needs to suppress.

  • @user-rz1qf7yj4s
    @user-rz1qf7yj4s 6 років тому +1

    It's been a experience. Great.

  • @josephastier7421
    @josephastier7421 6 років тому

    If the SLS doesn't work out, you have the start of a pretty decent waterpark.

  • @TheTotallyRealXiJinping
    @TheTotallyRealXiJinping 2 роки тому

    This induces anxiety of the highest degree

  • @kevinstone9638
    @kevinstone9638 2 роки тому

    This is truly unbelievable in how much water is applied and then how quickly it is dispersed and all head pressure. Is this a closed system in that the water is recycled or in the event that an incident occurred would it be contained and reused in a pumping system to help fight a larger fire.

  • @justanaturalcarguy4031
    @justanaturalcarguy4031 2 роки тому

    This will definetely fit the SLS's water systems for its SRB'S

  • @SebisRandomTech
    @SebisRandomTech 6 років тому

    Wish we had this for my Pentium 4 back in the day.

  • @victormichel6654
    @victormichel6654 6 років тому +1

    I wonder what kind of pump they use, they sure are massive!

  • @davidgarston3353
    @davidgarston3353 6 років тому +1

    Wow that an impressive amount of water.

  • @romulosarzenski
    @romulosarzenski 6 років тому

    Blastoise used Hydro Pump. It's super effective.

  • @bartacomuskidd775
    @bartacomuskidd775 4 роки тому +1

    i want to stand under that.. I WANT IT. How do i arrange this?

  • @MrNeptunebob
    @MrNeptunebob 6 років тому +6

    Where does the water come from? Does the water tower in the background have anything to do with it? Tower seems too small.

    • @colinantink9094
      @colinantink9094 6 років тому

      Rebel N Trains also. Pipes are already pre filled.

    • @yogibear4682
      @yogibear4682 6 років тому

      Big pumps, anyone who knows about water would know gravity from that little tower could not produce that volume and pressure head.

    • @cplcabs
      @cplcabs 6 років тому

      the sea

    • @Mylitla
      @Mylitla 6 років тому

      @@yogibear4682 That "little tower" is 290 feet tall. Nearly twice the height of an average municipal water tower. At that elevation the head pressure alone would be 125 psi.

    • @Mylitla
      @Mylitla 6 років тому

      @@cplcabs It is fresh water.

  • @robinenbernhard
    @robinenbernhard 6 років тому +1

    I need that water pump for my little water fall in my little pond 😁

  • @ManaBDew
    @ManaBDew 6 років тому

    Useful in a variety of ways.

  • @Nova_Avali
    @Nova_Avali 6 років тому

    It’s like one of those spray grounds u go to as a kid. Only at this one it’s a lot less fun and involves a lot more death

  • @khaledalsaoub6760
    @khaledalsaoub6760 6 років тому +2

    Amazing view. Super minds.

  • @techmantra4521
    @techmantra4521 6 років тому +1

    EK releases their new water cooling.

  • @Clyner06
    @Clyner06 6 років тому

    I bet Flint, MI is scratching their heads right now...

  • @frankdiscussion9988
    @frankdiscussion9988 5 років тому

    Where is that water stored at?
    You don't get a million gallons from a 100,000 gal water tower in the background of the video.
    And it isn't being "pumped" from below... it is being released from a tank.

  • @skyprop
    @skyprop 6 років тому +1

    Keeping those pipes clean!

  • @odorlessflavorless
    @odorlessflavorless 6 років тому +1

    Wow, that would make up a great bathtub!

  • @1stbadgamer389
    @1stbadgamer389 2 роки тому

    Plot twist we “launch a rocket” to turn a ton of seawater into steam

  • @Vantasner4214
    @Vantasner4214 6 років тому +1

    Where can one find more info on the equipment and techniques used?

  • @danbowes
    @danbowes 6 років тому

    Geebus that is ALOT of water!!! How much pressure does that take!?!?

  • @clintbagley3525
    @clintbagley3525 6 років тому

    I work for the company that designed that. Go on milton j woods website and you cam see more like working on military aircraft and more

  • @danielauen7790
    @danielauen7790 6 років тому +1

    Gravity or ginormous pumps?

  • @Justin_Martin
    @Justin_Martin 4 роки тому

    Launchpad 39B water Deluge system is awesome 🇺🇸🇺🇸👑👑💕💕water pressure is awesome 🇺🇸🇺🇸👑👑💕💕

  • @Djdarki
    @Djdarki 6 років тому

    What is this water releasing for ?

  • @bazzmcfury9550
    @bazzmcfury9550 6 років тому +1

    The technical name for this device is "Chuck Norris's bidet"

  • @milnei
    @milnei 6 років тому

    And now the weather, chances of light precipitation in the Florida area......

  • @mikeloeven
    @mikeloeven 6 років тому

    Ok kids for our next part of the tour WHO WANTS TO RUN THROUGH THE SPRINKLERS !!!!

  • @laetrille
    @laetrille 5 років тому +1

    NASA my favorite :)

  • @tomstech4390
    @tomstech4390 6 років тому +1

    I came here and found no "when you finally go to the bathroom after an hour of holding it" or similar, Internet you have failed me.

  • @macjonte
    @macjonte 6 років тому +2

    What a lovely Fontaine. 💦⛲️ :)

  • @lukepartington6049
    @lukepartington6049 3 роки тому

    I would love to see the pumps that made this happen

  • @tornadochasingsiege
    @tornadochasingsiege 3 роки тому

    This is quiet a nice water park here!

  • @posoldikml
    @posoldikml 6 років тому +5

    When you hit right spot 😏

  • @Donkusdelux
    @Donkusdelux 6 років тому

    Those pumps... good god think of how much those cost!!

  • @lajoswinkler
    @lajoswinkler 6 років тому

    That bird thought this was her end.

  • @traisjames2
    @traisjames2 6 років тому +1

    How would this be used?

  • @mountainmover777
    @mountainmover777 6 років тому

    I assume that it falls back into a reservoir? Recollecting that much water would take some time.

    • @rdfox76
      @rdfox76 6 років тому +1

      It flows back into the Atlantic Ocean, which is a couple hundred yards away. Given that it was pumped *out* of the Atlantic in the first place, it's not a big problem. And since this normally only triggers about one or two seconds before engine ignition, and you get weeks or more between launches, they have plenty of time to refill.

  • @Scotian6444
    @Scotian6444 6 років тому +1

    Thats for absorption to mitigate?

  • @jayrichart0004
    @jayrichart0004 6 років тому

    This should be titled nasa trying to get water to flint

  • @AMPwerx
    @AMPwerx 2 роки тому

    What is reclamation percentage; if any...
    Thank you.

  • @nitro3307
    @nitro3307 6 років тому +2

    How bae be early in the morning.

  • @shadowraith1
    @shadowraith1 6 років тому

    Just a short question. Did it work as expected?🚀

  • @testagc
    @testagc 3 роки тому +2

    I'm curious about how much a test like this would cost to perform

    • @napper1496
      @napper1496 2 роки тому

      Not a lot because it’s just gravity fed pressure from towers

  • @jameslewis4539
    @jameslewis4539 6 років тому

    I found the first video that said nasa on it. Could you please please look into gravity. I had a thought. Can gravity bounce? Is it possible?