Fluid Structure Coupling Damper

Here is a project that my NASA colleagues have been working on:  FSC_damper.pdf

The original goal of the project was to use the Ares I second stage as a LOX damper to mitigate the first stage  thrust oscillation.

See also:

http://blogs.nasa.gov/cm/blog/Constellation.blog/posts/post_1239311627391.html

– Tom Irvine