Changing Climate
Changing climate examines shifts in global weather patterns and temperatures resulting
from natural factors and human activities (e.g. burning fossil fuels) that have long‐term
impacts on atmospheric conditions. The results of climate change such as ozone
depletion and decreased land productivity, can present operational and planning
challenges for the military and communities as resources are depleted and environments
are altered.
Frequency Spectrum Capacity
Frequency spectrum refers to the range of electromagnetic waves capable of carrying
signals for point‐to‐point wireless communications. In a defined area, the frequency
spectrum is limited, and increasing demand for frequency bandwidth from commercial
applications such as cellular phones, computer networking, GPS units, and mobile radios,
is in direct competition with the capacity that is needed to maintain existing and future
missions and communications on military installations.
Housing Availability
Local housing availability addresses the supply and demand for housing in the region, the
competition for housing that may result from changes in the number of military
personnel, and the supply of military family housing provided by the installation.
Scarce Natural Resources
Pressure to gain access to valuable natural resources (such as oil, natural gas, minerals,
and water resources) that are located on military installations, within military training
areas, or on public lands historically used for military operations can impact land
utilization and military missions.
Vibration
Vibration is an oscillation or motion that alternates in opposite directions and may occur
as a result of an impact, explosion, noise, mechanical operation, or other change in the
environment. Vibration may be caused by military and / or civilian activities.
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Compatibility Assessment