Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Shock wave imaging is just one of the techniques NASA's SCHAMROQ project is using to help us prepare for future phases of our Quesst mission! For more info visit: go.nasa.gov/3PcW69o

@NASAArmstrong How does shock-wave imaging help improve future supersonic flight?

We capture shock wave imagery through a method called schlieren photography. This method allows us to observe how shock waves behave and travel to the ground, where they are typically heard on the ground as a loud sonic boom. These observations show us what parts of a supersonic aircraft create the most powerful shock waves, or how certain environments impact how shock waves travel. Ultimately, they help enable us to make sonic booms quieter. Check out nasa.gov/quesst for more!