This is a detail of the deluge pipe system on the launch ring at Complex 34. This image, made in 1990, shows the degree of deterioration of the metal and concrete. The deluge system was used to dampen the Saturn IB's exhaust during liftoff.
The launch ring was restored in
1998. For an idea of how it now looks go to Launch
Ring Restored, Complex 34, CCAFS, FL. The ring is already showing signs
of rust after only a few years. Cape Canaveral has one of the most corrosive
atmospheres of any place on earth.
Deluge Pipe , Complex 34, CCAFS |
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