KAUAI, AEC-TRE
F&SNO.
SCIENTIFIC
TITLE
11019
Rawidar Complex
USER
STRUCTURE, FACILITY NO.
SANDIA
SCIENTIFIC STATION NO.
See Text
97-4-61
Boo
.
FUNDING
AGENCY
FOD 7-1-69
($000)
ENGR
PROC
CONST
TOTAL
SANDIA
PRE-GO
Prior Cost
9.2
9.2
AEC
PRE-GO
Prior Cost
FY 69
0.2
3.0
45.0
ll. 1
45.0
14,3
TOTAL
0.2
3.0
65.3
68.5
FURN
PRIOR YEARS
ENGINEERING Completed.
Drawings:
JS 97-3224C-C 1 and C2
F 97-079-W14
JS
JS
JS
JS
JS
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
97-3224C~-A5
97-3224C-S5 and $6
97-3224C -E3
97-3224-C15
97-071-S1
97-002-Ci and C4
97-027-E3
97-651-M1
97-651-Al
97-651-E1
97-662-C2
97-664-Al
97-664-E]1
97-664-M1
PROCUREMENT
Completed.
CONSTRUCTION
The Rawidar Complex (completed in 1965) is utilized to acquire
data on wind direction and velocity. On the basis of this input data, computerized
adjustments in rocket launcher attitude are made to compensate for wind forces to
insure adherence to planned rocket trajectory. The Rawidar Complex consists of
two (2) Sandia furnished trailers, a trailer dock, two (2) balloon release stations,
two (2) radar antennas and a radar target pole.
A 15-ft. wide stabilized coral road, approximately 550-ft. long, is provided from
the main north-south Test Range Road to the Rawidar Trailer Dock. The trailer
dock (Structure 662) is provided with overhead cover and is further protected by
a 15-ft. high earth filled revetment 30-ft. long. Two (2) trailers, a Radar Contro
Trailer and a Radar Workshop Trailer,are berthed at the dock, (refer to F&S
No. 11023). A transportainer used for storing parts is also provided.
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