Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Draft Environmental Impact Statement Proposed Alaskan Radar System Over-the-Horizon Backscatter Radar Program
Abstract: This document describes the probable environmental impacts of constructing and operating a new surveillance and tracking radar that operates in the High-Frequency band of the electromagnetic spectrum. The radar system would consist of two very large transmit antenna arrays, two larger rece...
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ftdtic:ADA267393 2023-05-15T17:57:31+02:00 Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Draft Environmental Impact Statement Proposed Alaskan Radar System Over-the-Horizon Backscatter Radar Program AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND WASHINGTON DC 1986-08 text/html http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA267393 http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA267393 en eng http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA267393 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. DTIC AND NTIS Logistics Military Facilities and Supplies Active & Passive Radar Detection & Equipment Environmental Health and Safety *HIGH FREQUENCY *MILITARY FACILITIES *RADAR *ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS RADIATION ACQUISITION TERRAIN ANTENNAS ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FENCES PERMAFROST COLLISIONS FISHES RECREATION RADIOFREQUENCY ANTENNA ARRAYS SURVEILLANCE BIRDS SWANS OPERATION INTERFERENCE FREQUENCY BANDS IMPACT ECONOMICS ALASKA TRACKING Text 1986 ftdtic 2016-02-22T07:29:56Z Abstract: This document describes the probable environmental impacts of constructing and operating a new surveillance and tracking radar that operates in the High-Frequency band of the electromagnetic spectrum. The radar system would consist of two very large transmit antenna arrays, two larger receive antenna arrays, and an operations center located in southcentral Alaska. Five areas were considered for either the transmit arrays or the receive arrays, and one for the operations center. The significance of possible physical and biological impacts would depend on the specific sites selected in these study areas. Grading and borrow requirements, damage to the permafrost and subsequent damage to the terrain, disruption of salmon spawning beds, disturbance of trumpeter swan nesting areas, the collision of birds with the antenna structure and backscreen, and land acquisition are key concerns. significant economic stimulation of local rural economies would result from ARS construction and operation. Some impact on subsistence activities could occur from alteration of game migration patterns and from increased access to subsistence resources. Electromagnetic interference with telecommunication systems is unlikely. go reliable evidence exists that chronic exposure of humans to the radiofrequency radiation levels outside the exclusion fence surrounding the transmit arrays is- likely to be harmful. Text permafrost Alaska Defense Technical Information Center: DTIC Technical Reports database |
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Logistics Military Facilities and Supplies Active & Passive Radar Detection & Equipment Environmental Health and Safety *HIGH FREQUENCY *MILITARY FACILITIES *RADAR *ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS RADIATION ACQUISITION TERRAIN ANTENNAS ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FENCES PERMAFROST COLLISIONS FISHES RECREATION RADIOFREQUENCY ANTENNA ARRAYS SURVEILLANCE BIRDS SWANS OPERATION INTERFERENCE FREQUENCY BANDS IMPACT ECONOMICS ALASKA TRACKING |
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Logistics Military Facilities and Supplies Active & Passive Radar Detection & Equipment Environmental Health and Safety *HIGH FREQUENCY *MILITARY FACILITIES *RADAR *ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS RADIATION ACQUISITION TERRAIN ANTENNAS ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FENCES PERMAFROST COLLISIONS FISHES RECREATION RADIOFREQUENCY ANTENNA ARRAYS SURVEILLANCE BIRDS SWANS OPERATION INTERFERENCE FREQUENCY BANDS IMPACT ECONOMICS ALASKA TRACKING Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Draft Environmental Impact Statement Proposed Alaskan Radar System Over-the-Horizon Backscatter Radar Program |
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Logistics Military Facilities and Supplies Active & Passive Radar Detection & Equipment Environmental Health and Safety *HIGH FREQUENCY *MILITARY FACILITIES *RADAR *ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS RADIATION ACQUISITION TERRAIN ANTENNAS ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FENCES PERMAFROST COLLISIONS FISHES RECREATION RADIOFREQUENCY ANTENNA ARRAYS SURVEILLANCE BIRDS SWANS OPERATION INTERFERENCE FREQUENCY BANDS IMPACT ECONOMICS ALASKA TRACKING |
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Abstract: This document describes the probable environmental impacts of constructing and operating a new surveillance and tracking radar that operates in the High-Frequency band of the electromagnetic spectrum. The radar system would consist of two very large transmit antenna arrays, two larger receive antenna arrays, and an operations center located in southcentral Alaska. Five areas were considered for either the transmit arrays or the receive arrays, and one for the operations center. The significance of possible physical and biological impacts would depend on the specific sites selected in these study areas. Grading and borrow requirements, damage to the permafrost and subsequent damage to the terrain, disruption of salmon spawning beds, disturbance of trumpeter swan nesting areas, the collision of birds with the antenna structure and backscreen, and land acquisition are key concerns. significant economic stimulation of local rural economies would result from ARS construction and operation. Some impact on subsistence activities could occur from alteration of game migration patterns and from increased access to subsistence resources. Electromagnetic interference with telecommunication systems is unlikely. go reliable evidence exists that chronic exposure of humans to the radiofrequency radiation levels outside the exclusion fence surrounding the transmit arrays is- likely to be harmful. |
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Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Draft Environmental Impact Statement Proposed Alaskan Radar System Over-the-Horizon Backscatter Radar Program |
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Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Draft Environmental Impact Statement Proposed Alaskan Radar System Over-the-Horizon Backscatter Radar Program |
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Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Draft Environmental Impact Statement Proposed Alaskan Radar System Over-the-Horizon Backscatter Radar Program |
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Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Draft Environmental Impact Statement Proposed Alaskan Radar System Over-the-Horizon Backscatter Radar Program |
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Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Draft Environmental Impact Statement Proposed Alaskan Radar System Over-the-Horizon Backscatter Radar Program |
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environmental impact analysis process. draft environmental impact statement proposed alaskan radar system over-the-horizon backscatter radar program |
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