[jdworrells]

It's amazing what happens when you apply 60 year old solutions (water deluge).

[sebzim4500]

There are obviously similarities, but there are also important differences between SpaceX's solution and a conventional water deluge system.

The primary purpose of the water here is not to dampen the sound/energy, but to cool the metal plate below the rocket.

[cubefox]

I thought the system they use here is unlike anything used before.