Could Drones Put Out Forest Fires With This Sound Wave Device?
George Mason University engineering seniors Viet Tran and Seth Robertson have discovered a way to extinguish flames with low-frequency sound.George Mason University engineering seniors Viet Tran and Seth Robertson have discovered a way to extinguish flames with low-frequency sound waves. With a preliminary patent on the device, they’re determined to explore the possibilities.
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