AFRL/MN LADAR Research Laboratory Construction and Establishment of an Outdoor LADAR Test Range Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
Abstract
The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/MN) Seekers Branch (MNGS), the proponent, proposes to use an area west of Test Area (TA) C-53 to construct a Laser Development and Evaluation Research Facility (LDERF). This site would replace the facility and test range that currently exist on Field 2 at Site C-3, located on the Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) Reservation (Figure 1). Both the current and proposed LDERF sites are located off State Route 285; Range Road 200 (preferred location) is located 3.85 mi north of Highway 20, while Site C-3 is located 4.9 mi north of Highway 20. The preferred action location is 0.55 mi east of State Route 285, 0.95 mi west of Site C-53, and is directly south of Range Road 200 (Figure 2). This preferred location is currently an undeveloped, forested area. The preferred action is to construct two, 4,500 ft buildings that will house laser detection and ranging (LADAR) characterization laboratories, an indoor LADAR test range, storage space, and office space/conference space for personnel. The preferred action also includes clearing approximately 117 acres of land in order to establish an outdoor LADAR test range.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 13, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA611231
Entities
People
- Tonya D. Savage
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory