NOI
Noise
From a technical perspective,
sound is the mechanical energy transmitted
by pressure waves in a compressible medium
such as air. More simply stated, sound is what
we hear. As sound reaches unwanted levels,
this is referred to as noise.
The central issue of noise is the impact,
or perceived impact, on people, animals
(wild and domestic), and general land use
compatibility. Exposure to high noise levels
can have a significant impact on human
activity, health, and safety.
PS
Public Services
Public services concerns include
the assurance that adequate services such
as police, fire, emergency services, parks
and recreation, and water / wastewater /
stormwater infrastructure are of good quality
and available for use by the installation
and surrounding communities as the area
develops. The supply and demand of these
public services in the event of emergency
situations is also considered.
PT
Public Trespassing
This factor addresses public trespassing,
either purposeful or unintentional, onto
a military installation. The potential for
trespassing increases when public use areas
are in close proximity to an installation.
RC Roadway Capacity
SA Safety Zones
Roadway capacity relates to the ability
of existing freeways, highways, arterials, and
local roads to provide adequate mobility and
access between military installations and their
surrounding communities.
Safety zones are areas in which
development should be more restrictive due
to the higher risks to public safety. Issues to
consider include accident potential zones,
weapons firing range safety zones, and
explosive safety zones.
SNR
Scarce Natural
Resources
Pressure to gain access to valuable natural
resources (such as oil, natural gas, minerals,
and water resources) located on military
installations, within military training areas, or
on public lands historically used for military
operations can impact land utilization and
military operations.
VO
Vertical Obstructions
Vertical obstructions are created by
buildings, trees, structures, or other features
that may encroach into the navigable airspace
used for military operations (aircraft approach,
transitional, inner horizontal, outer horizontal,
and conical areas, as well as military training
routes). These can present safety hazards to
both the public and military personnel.
V
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 and
present quality of life impacts.
WQQ
Water Quality /
Quantity
Water quality / quantity concerns include
the assurance that adequate water supplies
of good quality are available for use by the
installation and surrounding communities
as the area develops. Water supply for
agricultural and industrial use is also
considered.
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