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and perimeter fence (F&S No. 81001).
The launch and other major facilities
within the secured area are served by an asphalt paved road network (F&S
No. 81022). Launch control is accomplished from the Launch Operations
Building 790. Other structures within the secured area serving the launch
facilities include the S&I Building 787 (F&S No. 81002), missile storage
bunkers, 779 through 785 (F&S No. 81007), Payload Assembly Building 795
(F&S No. 81020) and Teltrac and Command antennas (F&S No. 81004). MisSile guidance is accomplished from either the Ground Guidance facilities at
Building 100 (F&S No. 81012) or Building 990 (F&S No. 81015).
FY 1969
FIREX MODIFICATIONS - Completed
DESCRIPTION The Launcher Firex System has been rehabilitated and modified. Modifications include installation of a new 14-inch diameter firex
line and a new 4-inch diameter freshwater line. Four new 18,700 gallon
polyester tanks and associated piping were also provided (completed in 1968).
DRAWINGS:
91-6200-M3 and M4
JS 91-6100-M107 thru M112
FY 1969 AND FY 1970
PAYLOAD SERVICE TOWER
ENGINEERING Drawings have been issued for approval.
Drawings:
91-086-Al thru A3
91-086-M1 thru M6
91-086-C5 and C6
91-086-E3 thru E7
91-086-S9 thru S18
PROCUREMENT
To be accomplished.
CONSTRUCTION. An aluminum tower with service platforms will be con-
structed to provide working access at various levels on the elevated Thor
missile. The tower will be 119-feet high for use with the short tank
Thor. A 9-ft. long section of tower will be added for use with the long
tank Thor. The tower is provided with a cantilevered trolley beam and
10 ton crane block to facilitate mating the High Altitude Test Vehicle with
the elevated Thor. The tower will be capable of being used on both Launch
Pad No. l and No. 2.
The tower will be trucked to either launch pad and
erected utilizing the Thor erection mechanism.
within the tower shaft.
An elevator is provided
*All costs indicated are for modifications after 1964 only.
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VOLI
April 1969