Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX) Placement and Operation, Adak, Alaska
Abstract
The Missile Defense Agency proposes to establish the necessary infrastructure to support and put into placement and operation the Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX) at the Primary Support Base (PSB) at Adak Island. Alaska. The Proposed Action would include the following: (1) A means of positioning the SBX in the waters of Kuluk Bay near Adak; (2) SBX operations while at the PSB; (3) Designation and enforcement of a security zone and a slow speed zone in the waters surrounding the SBX, which could include the installation and use of a floating security boom/fence around the SBX; (4) Use of onshore PSB assets and infrastructure to support SBX operations; (5) Operation of an SBX support vessel. The purpose of the Proposed Action is to provide a safe. effective means of positioning the SBX at its PSB along with providing adequate infrastructure. security, and support operations so that the SBX can maintain a high state of readiness for missile defense test missions and Limited Defensive Operations support.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 03, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA441470
Entities
People
- David Hasley
Organizations
- United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command