The main flame deflector in the flame trench at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It deflects the plume exhaust from NASA's Space Launch System rocket during launch. It features a new "steel plated" design and incorporates water pipes for sound suppression.[1]
A flame deflector, flame diverter or flame trench is a structure or device designed to redirect or disperse the flame, heat, and exhaust gases produced by rocket engines or other propulsion systems.[2] The amount of thrust generated by a rocket launch, along with the sound it produces during liftoff, can damage the launchpad and service structure, as well as the launch vehicle.[3] The primary goal of the diverter is to prevent the flame from causing damage to equipment, infrastructure, or the surrounding environment. Flame diverters can be found at rocket launch sites and test stands where large volumes of exhaust gases are expelled during engine testing or vehicle launch.
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