Accession Number:

ADA090157

Title:

Lighting Study Security System Modifications

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT OMAHA NE

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1978-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

670.0

Abstract:

The Air Force has been engaged in a program to provide upgraded security at its weapons storage and aircraft alert facilities. As a part of the program, it was necessary to upgrade the lighting systems in these areas to meet the newer, more stringent requirements contained in AFR 207-1 issued in July 1975 revised version of AFM 207-1. Lighting surveys of SAC bases in the Continental U. S. and overseas had revealed extensive deficiencies. Because of the large number of facilities and investment in materials involved it was concluded that a detailed lighting study should be made of various lighting schemes to determine the arrangement that would best meet the prescribed illumination requirements both photometrically and economically. The study would examine variables such as type of light source, pole spacing, mounting height, aiming angles, etc. Such a study was conducted by the Corps of Engineers and an initial report issued in December 1975. A set of definitive drawings based on the results of the study was issued in October 1976. They were utilized in the design and construction of upgraded systems at the various weapons storage areas WSAs and aircraft alert areas AAAs or BAAs. The present security approach, however, is somewhat different that in effect in December 1975. It has evolved through various changes, revisions and refinements of criteria, security philosophy, and operating format.

Descriptors:

• *AIR FORCE FACILITIES
• *FLOODLIGHTS
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• SODIUM
• LOW PRESSURE
• ILLUMINATION
• COSTS
• AREA SECURITY
• PERIMETERS(DEFENSE)
• METAL VAPORS
• DISCHARGE LAMPS

Subject Categories:

• Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE