Environmental Assessment: Navy Lightweight Exoatmospheric Projectile (LEAP) Technology Demonstration

Abstract

The purpose of the technology demonstration is to identify and address key technology issues involved with incorporating miniature hit to kill interceptors into a tactical weapon system to demonstrate the feasibility of performing high altitude ballistic missile defense from a Navy platform. To support these requirements, the proposed action involves integration and testing of Navy LEAP demonstration technologies. An environmental assessment of the Navy LEAP Technology Demonstration was concluded in September 1992 in a Finding of No Significant Impact. Subsequent changes to the program have precipitated additional analysis. This EA presents an assessment of the potential consequences of conducting flight tests 3, 4 and 5 at Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia. The assessment indicates that no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of the proposed changes to the Navy LEAP program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA338821

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Birds
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Explosives
  • Habitats
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Testing
  • Medical Personnel
  • Rockets
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Water Resources
  • Wildlife

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