Explosives Hazard Reduction EHR Studies at Military Installations

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Explosives Hazard Reduction (EHR) Studies at
Military Installations

• Jim Wassenberg
• from
• Integrated Systems Analysts, Inc.

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EHR Goals Objectives
Performances

• Identify/Quantify Explosives Hazards
• Minimize Risks
• Resolve long-standing Explosives Siting Problems
• Maximize Safety and Operational Capabilities
• Historical Re-site - Establish a new Baseline
• Optimize Land Use for Future Construction
  Projects
• Project Siting Recommendations
• Computerized Explosives Siting Tool (ASHS)

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Planning Challenges
Siting Constraints

• Limited Real Estate
• Airfield/Airspace Restrictions
• Explosives Safety Siting Constraints
• Force Protection Requirements
• Noise Restrictions
• Environmental Constraints
• Host Nation/ICAO/NATO Directives
• Live Contingency Requirements

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Planning Challenges
Airfield End Zones 158.6 Acres
From Golf Course 51.0 Acres
Proposed Off-Base Road
South of Drainage Ditch 35.8 Acres
LPP Usable Area 154.6 Acres
Drainage Ditch Limits IBD
From Village 37.5 Acres
Levee on Each Side of River
Village
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EHR Study Process

• Data Collection, Site Verification Visit (Maps,
  ACES, Explosives Siting Data)
• Computerization of data (ASHS)
• Data Evaluation, Preliminary Analysis/Results
  (Mid Term Review)
• Implementation of Preferred Options/Recommended
  Solutions
• Presentation of Final Analysis/Results
• Final Report, Installation of Mapping/ASHS Data,
  Training
• Explosives Site Plans (ESP) Development
• On-call Service, Annual Training

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Data Collection
High Precision Mapping
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Data Collection
Site Verification Visits
(visible and photogrammetrically measurable in
aerial photography)








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Computerization - ASHS Database
15 Intermagazine QD Violations Present No
Barricade Present
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Data Evaluation
Proposed Placement
Where Can I Put a Barricade?
Essential Details are Entered and ASHS determines
Optimal Placement
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Study Recommendations

• AVIANO AB
• 93 Reduction of Violations
• 44 Increase of Explosives Storage on the
  Flightline
• 43 Projects Re-Sited (140M)
• GeoBase Integration
• INCIRLIK AB
• 56 Reduction of Violations
• 101 Increase of NEWs for HASs
• Key Project Sitings (MI)
• EHR Update, ESP Development

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Study Recommendations

• RAMSTEIN AB
• Implement Rhein-Main Transition Program, Runway
  Re-alignment
• Siting Recommendations Hot Cargo Pad, 50 MSMs,
  24 Small MSMs
• 99 Increase of NEW
• SPANGDAHLEM AB
• Proposed Hot Cargo Pad, A/C Parking Ramp, MI
  sitings
• Ammunition Storage Area, HAS Re-site
• Apply USAF, NATO, ICAO, and German Criteria

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Study Recommendations

• RAF FAIRFORD
• Historical Re-site of all PESs
• Increase of Combat A/C Parking Explosives Siting
  Capabilities
• Siting Recommendations for Critical Construction
  Projects
• RAF WELFORD
• Determined Max Capability of MSA
• Long-range development plan for proposed
  relocations and major construction projects (ie.
  ISO washing and stuffing facilities)
• Apply USAF and UK Criteria

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Study Recommendations

• CAMP DARBY
• Joint Army/AF Explosives Siting Initiative (11
  Increase of NEW)
• Re-validation of Critical Project Sitings
  (Railhead, Dock Exp. etc.)
• ESP development using ASHS
• MORON AB
• Revised Baseline for all PESs
• Evaluation of Spanish Aircraft Beddown
  requirements
• Siting Recommendations for HCP, Flightline
  Service Roads along Ramp

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Study Recommendations

• RAF LAKENHEATH
• Baseline Concept for all PESs
• Analysis of Consolidation Efforts
• Significant Reduction of Operational and
  Logistics Problems
• Critical Project Sitings (ie. SDB)
• RAF MILDENHALL
• Baseline reflecting day-to-day and contingency
  requirements
• Optimize A/C Parking Layouts, HCP
• ESP Development

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Study Recommendations

• LAJES AB
• New Baseline With Significant Reductions to
  Operational Constraints
• Re-validation of HCP, Combat A/C Parking Areas.
  MSM Siting Proposals
• HOCHSPEYER ASA
• Data Collection
• Re-validation of igloo sites, types/dimensions

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Study Recommendations
Proposed area sandwiched between APZ I II,
installation boundary, and off-base utility
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Study Recommendations
Current 33rd Ramp
Proposed LOLA
Proposed HAMS
Proposed Ramp Area
Proposed Taxiway
Proposed Flare and Chaff Facility
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Study Recommendations
695 ft Reduced Inhabited Building Distance CAP
Aircraft Parking
1,250 ft Inhabited Building Distance (LOLA)
1,474 ft Inhabited Building Distance (HAMS Pad)
Nomad Way
Eglin Blvd
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Innovative Planning and Designs
Munitions Storage Module (MSM) DDESB Approved
7-Bar ECM
Maximum Ingress/Egress
Assembled in 20 Sections
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Innovative Planning and Designs
Unit Programmed for 40 ECM but EHR Study Showed
it Could be Stored in 15
Proposed AGM-130 Storage
TOTAL NEW PER MSM 130,866 lbs
TO
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Innovative Planning and Designs
ISO Stuff and Unstuff Facility
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Innovative Planning and Designs
ISO Wash Facility
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Innovative Planning and Designs
Proposed Modules
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Potential Solutions - just by changing the way
you think
PAF14 By Limiting Explosives to the Two Outer
55'x85' Pads at PAF14, There is Adequate
Separation to Allow Placement of 36,926 lbs NEW
of HC/D 1.1 on Each Pad NEW Capability
Increased to 73,852 lbs HC/D 1.1
Outer Pad
PAF14 HARDSTAND
Submit an ESP on the Two Outer 55x85 Pads and a
Third on the Entire Pad. Stipulate That Center
Pads will Not be Used When NEW Exceeds 36,926 lbs
HC/D 1.1
Outer Pad
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ESP Development
Worksheet
Site Map
Exposure Report
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EHR Study Benefits
A Balancing Act
ASSET SURVIVABILITY
OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY
ASHS

• Helps avoid costly mistakes
• Examples Hill AFB, Nellis AFB, Aviano AB

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ASHS GeoBase Integration

• AFSC adopted ASHS as the AF Standard and supports
  USAFE recommendations for MDS/GeoBase
  connectivity, maintenance and operability
  responsibilities
• Beta testing of ASHS II at Aviano AB
• Ability to connect directly to GeoBase
  incorporate geospatial data
• Generate SDS compliant attribute fields for QD
  zones (Specialized
  layers IMV Spatial Data Working Group)
• Ensure proper linking of ASHS Facility/QD records
  with GeoBase mapping features (one map, one data
  source)

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ASHS GeoBase Integration
Explosive Site Planning Process
Base Community Planner
One Base, One Map, One Plan
Weapons Safety Manager
GeoBase Infrastructure
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Lesson Learned

• EHR Study Program has tremendously improved
  USAFs operational capabilities, and also assured
  optimal logistics survivability and minimized
  risks from explosives.
• EHR Studies provide road-map for future
  development/beddown requirements and ensures
  proper execution of mission critical construction
  projects
• Additional ESP development services enhances
  senior leadership support/buy-in and shortens
  lengthy review/approval process.
• ASHS is the most sophisticated GIS application
  for both baseline and ad-hoc siting efforts.
  On-going Geo-integration will establish technical
  platform for most efficient data exchange/use
  between Safety, Civil Engineering, and Logistics
  directorates.