Wave properiies of supersonic jets

[gapgirl1010]

Teachers Question:
Why are the air bases of super sonic jets usually located far away from cities? Your response should discuss wave properties.

I don't know what to answer. I have searched everywhere for it. Please help me!

 

[Integral]

Have you ever heard a sonic boom?

 

[gapgirl1010]

I am guessing that as the sonic jets take off they break the sound barrier and it will break the glass of people's houses once they take off. Also that it is too noisy

But how do I discuss wave properties?

 

[Homer Simpson]

http://www.kettering.edu/~drussell/Demos/doppler/doppler.html

Check this site out, should show you everything. Cool pictures of the boom as well which I never knew was visible.

 

[gapgirl1010]

Thanks for your help!