Jet Blast Deflector Site

At Lakehurst Naval Engineering Center.

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The Jet Blast Deflector Site is the only shorebased installed Mk 7 Jet Blast Deflector. The site provides a 30,000 gallon in-ground tank for sea water or fresh water panel cooling. Data acquisition capability includes exhaust temperature, velocity, and acoustic levels. It is used for aircraft compatibility studies and various engineering support.