+ Meteorology
+ Physical Site Security
+ Ordnance Storage, Hypergolic Fuels and Inert Gases
+ Electrical Power and Other Utilities
+ Fire Protection
+ Medical
Range Safety and Telemetry System (RSTS) Instrumentation
For more information see RSTS page
• Telephone and data (Internet) transmission off-site is provided through dedicated
satellite communications (SATCOM) earth stations with 12 T-1 lines currently available
(Each T-1 offers 24 phone trunks or 1.5 Mbps data transmission capability). Expansion
capability exists.
• Voice communications are provided by an on-site PBX with trunks to the public
telephone network.
• Dedicated T-1 communications are provided between KLC and off-axis instrumentation.
• Fiber optics and copper backbone connectivity throughout the KLC supports launch
vehicle processing and pre-launch checks, as well as launch command and control
from the Launch Operations Control Center (LOCC). Also, this backbone provides
connectivity for phone, Ethernet-LAN, intercom, paging and area warning, hazardous
vapor detection, intrusion detection, fire detection, closed circuit TV, and temperature
and humidity monitoring.
• Backbone throughout KLC is underground through conduit, and accessible through
maintenance vaults.
• Radio capabilities include standard marine and aircraft frequencies for military, including
Coast Guard, connected through the KLC intercom system. Hand-held radios augment
the intercom nets.
+ FAQ's
+ Kodiak Launch List
+ Launch Videos
• Fully credentialed MET officer support is available full time (24/7).
• Surface MET systems are located near the launch pads and LCC measure:
- Wind speed and direction
- Precipitation
- Temperature
- Atmospheric pressure
- Dew point
- Relative humidity
- Cloud cover
• Lightning Detection and Potential:
- Boltec lightning strike detector for lightning detection
- Field Mills near pad and LCC for potential gradient
• Upper Air Balloon borne sondes with dual track GPS ground station (Sippican station)
measure:
- Wind speed and direction
- Temperature
- Pressure
- Relative Humidity
• Other measurements and reporting: refractive index and speed of sound.
• Weather radar (Ellason system)
• Weather Forecast Office located in LCC.
• Real time data feed from surface and upper air stations.
• Internet access to NOAA weather maps, solar activity reports, and other weather
centers.
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• Force Protection provides responsiveness to changing national and local threat levels.
• Security stations at sensitive facilities staffed full-time as required (24/7).
• Guard posts equipped with phone and radio communications throughout
the KLC.
• Roving site patrols perform designated area checks.
• Badging plan for work force personnel and visitors entry and access.
• Badge Entry Access Control System for work force and visitors. Areas are accessed
and verified with swipe card and PIN; the system reports back real time to the LCC.
• Each facility has perimeter chain link fence topped by three stand barbed wire:
- Intrusion Detection Systems provide sensitive area security during non-operating
hours.
- Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) surveillance cameras exist at controlled areas and are
monitored at the LCC.
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• Certified ordnance storage vault is located at PPF.
• Certified hypergolic loading area is located in the PPF.
• Hazardous Vapor Detection Systems (HVDS) located in PPF, and LSS report status
to LCC.
• KLC staff is trained through NASA in hypergolic storage and handling techniques.
• LSS has integral gas distribution system.
• High pressure air available in LSS, PPF, IPF, and SCAT.
• Mobile compressors are available.
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• Commercial power is supplied from 25kV feeder to KLC grid.
• Step-down transformers provide 480 V 3-phase, 208 V 3-phase, 220 V Single phase,
and 120 V Single phase distribution.
• Stand-by diesel generators provide automatic switch over back up power. Generators
have 72-hour fuel capacity.
• Uninterrupted (battery) Power Supplies (UPS) provides:
- Power to critical mission elements.
- Uninterrupted power during switchover from commercial to generator as necessary.
- Sized for 30-minutes sustained operation.
• Washrooms and rest rooms with hot and cold running drinking water are available in the
LCC, PPF, and IPF.
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• IPF and PPF have automated pre-action overhead sprinklers and each key structure
has independent fire alarm and detection systems that report to the Master Display Unit
in the LCC.
• Fire hose cabinets are located on each level of the LSS, served by a 4 inch Class II
standpipe.
• A 169,000-gallon water storage tank serves the LSS standpipe, overhead sprinklers
and site fire mains and hydrants.
• A pumper fire truck is on site.
• AADC personnel are cross-trained in fire fighting techniques.
• Additional fire fighting capability is provided by Kodiak Island emergency service
organizations.
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• KLC personnel each maintain certification in both CPR and first responder medical aid.
• Each facility has its own first aid station with OSHA approved shower type eye wash
stations, OSHA approved first aid kit, OSHA approved blood pathogen kits, and
automated defibrillation units.
• An infirmary equipped with hospital bed is located in the LCC.
• Emergency medical evacuation is provided by the U.S. Coast Guard through a
memorandum of agreement.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) III and EMT II medics can be provided to
support mission operation.
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