Ariane V-ESC
The liquid oxygen Ø tank (LOX) is simply supported at its bottom side by several suspension struts. Four damper struts (SARO) are connected between the liquid hydrogen tank (LH2) and the top of the LOX tank. Without the four damper struts, the thrust oscillations of the boosters would lead to dynamic response of the LOX which could bring undesirable effects on the payloads. |
