Out by LAX it was really loud. Now that the shuttle is going to the space station,
the orbit is really highly inclined. That seems to bring it right across this area
when it lands at Edwards. In fact, I think it crosses the coast line over Santa
Monica.
"David J. Schat" wrote:
> Ha! The sonic booms from the Space Shuttle scared the poo out of our
> receptionist, it rattled the front windows good. Her mom called her also
> (She's about 40 miles away) scared. Funny, I was perusing the net about 5
> minutes before it happen reading about the shuttle scheduled to land at
> 3:33pm EST and thought.... it's landing any minute now. The next thing I
> know here she comes ranting about the explosions... I told her what it was
> after I put 2 & 2 together and she was kinda' disappointed it wasn't some
> kind of major disaster.
>
> Growing up in Bishop CA/Owens Valley, sonic booms were common place... very
> exciting for a kid. AHHHH, I love the sound of shock waves in the morning.
> -Spud Boy
>
> The hardness of the butter is proportional to the softness of the
> bread.
>
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