Southeast PAVE PAWS Radar System. Environmental Assessment.
Abstract
This document describes the probable environmental impacts of constructing and operating a new surveillance and tracking radar that would operate between 420 and 450 MHz. The radar would be housed primarily in a single large building on a site of approximately 10 acres. An additional 60 acres would be fenced to limit access in front of the radar. The proposed site for this radar is Robins Ari Force Base (AFB); the alternate site is Moody AFB. The impact analysis found that chronic exposure of humans to the radiofrequency radiation levels outside the exclusion fence is not likely to be harmful. No hazards would be associated with fuel handling or cardiac pacemakers at ground level beyond the exclusion fence. Interference with TV reception and other home electronic systems is possible within about 2 miles of the radar. Interference with a UHF land mobile radio repeater is likely at Robins AFB. Electromagnetic interference with amateur radios, radar altimeters, air navigation, and air-ground communication is not likely. No significant adverse biophysical of socioeconomic impacts are expected at either the proposed or alternate site. Construction and operation of the radar system would result in a minor economic boost at either location.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA129370
Entities
People
- Louis N. Heynick
- Richard A. Shepherd
- Sidney J. Everett
- Tracy H. Walklet
- William A. Edson
Organizations
- SRI International