A Case Study: Environmental Impact of the Hamilton AFB, California Base Closure
Abstract
DOD has begun to establish a data base which can be used to accurately assess the environmental, economic, and social impacts of its installations on neighboring communities. The researchers examined the closure of Hamilton Air Force Base in an attempt to determine what officially recorded data exists and is available to DOD which may be used for determination of significant changes which may occur in the neighboring community as a result of a military installation closure. The researchers applied a time series forecasting methodology to the collected data in order to identify when significant changes occurred in the environmental indicators and the neighboring community. The research revealed that there is significant amounts of data available for analyzing the Hamilton AFB closure and the time series forecasting methodology applied shows promise as a useful tool in determining where significant changes occurred. The impact analysis revealed no significant environmental impact on the neighboring community, Marin County, as a result of this closure. The researchers concluded that further validation of the methodology is required before practical application of this technique can be made to accurately predict which environmental, social, and economic indicators will significantly change when a military installation closure transpires.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA044192
Entities
People
- Gary L. Tucker
- Michael R. Patrick
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology