NASA Explores Sonic Boom Tolerance

NASA Explores Sonic Boom Tolerance: Edwards AFB Residents Volunteer To Be Guinea Pigs Generally speaking, it's against the law to make supersonic flights over populated areas, where the resulting sonic booms annoy residents and, in severe cases, can break windows. But NASA and the aviation industry are studying technology that will reduce the impact of sonic booms, which could one day clear the way for supersonic coast-to-coast airline flights.