can help ensure that the siting of facilities and the types of methods and
materials used in their construction are compatible with military operations.
There is potential for energy transmission lines impacting training.
Future transmission lines may impact low level training routes, if not properly
coordinated with AZARNG. There are some energy transmission line project
being considered that are partially within the JLUS Project Area.
There is potential for wind turbine impacts.
Wind turbines can interfere with radar systems by inhibiting target detection,
generating false positive readings, and interfering with target detection. In
addition, the turbines can become vertical obstruction hazards to safe aircraft
operations. These and other impacts can affect military operations and must be
considered during the planning and siting phases for wind energy development.
There are currently no commercial wind energy projects planned within the JLUS
Project Area.
Frequency Spectrum Interference / Impedance
Frequency spectrum refers to the entire range of electromagnetic frequencies used for
communications and other transmissions, which includes communication channels for
radio, cellular phones, and television. In the performance of typical operations, the
military relies on a range of frequencies for communications and support systems.
Similarly, public and private users rely on a range of frequencies in the use of cellular
telephones and other wireless devices on a daily basis. Two issues relating to Frequency
Spectrum Interference/Impedance have been identified as part of this JLUS.
There may be increased unmanned aerial system training in Pinal County in
the future.
There is a potential for the DoD and defense contractors to increase testing and
training of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at Florence Military Reservation, as
well as at other AZARNG. The use of UASs relies heavily on radio communication
between the UAS operator and the aircraft. Future growth in the region that is
not coordinated with the military may impact this communication.
Federal Aviation Administration relay towers have impacts to helicopter
avionics systems.
The FAA has proposed constructing relay towers in the flight corridor of AZARNG
helicopters. The proposed towers have an avionics impact radius that could
impact helicopter flight systems.
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