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Rocket Noise Study Reveals Impact of Wind Patterns

3/17/2026

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  • A study of rocket-related noise from Vandenberg Space Force Base cites wind patterns and launch trajectories as Central Coast factors.
  • Col. James Horne, commander of Space Launch Delta 30, stressed understanding these dynamics at a recent community event.
  • Researchers from Brigham Young University, led by Kent Gee (Brigham Young University), collect data with sensors in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to inform policies.
  • Upcoming community engagements will continue.