30SWI13-207 — Range Surveillance

30SWI13-207 governs the clearance of land, air, and water areas to ensure a safe environment during launch operations.

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  • Publication number: 30SWI13-207
  • Title: RANGE SURVEILLANCE
  • Date: 2017-09-18

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It covers responsibilities, general range clearance actions, and operational coordination and procedures. Compliance with the publication is mandatory, and it prescribes responsibilities, analyses, coordination, and procedures for launch safety.

Applies to: This instruction establishes guidelines and procedures for those responsible for range clearance to follow.

Topics covered

  • Range clearance
  • Launch safety
  • Hazardous areas
  • Airspace control
  • Surface danger zones
  • Train traffic reporting
  • Boat exclusion areas

Questions and answers

Who provides range status information during a launch operation?

Responsible for providing range status information for instrumentation, safety, and support to the range user. (paragraph 1)

Who evaluates hazards generated by the operation?

Responsible for evaluating all hazards generated by the operation. (paragraph 1)

What areas must be clear during hazardous launch operations?

Ensure that airspace, ocean, and land areas specified by the FSA are clear of unauthorized ships, aircraft, vehicles, trains, and personnel during hazardous launch operations. (paragraph 1)

How are train movements reported during launches?

A contract arrangement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company provides for reporting of train traffic through Vandenberg AFB during launches (30 SWI 91-103, Train Hold Criteria). (paragraph 2)

When can personnel evacuation be required because of wind changes?

Evaluate the Flight Hazard and Caution areas and require evacuation of personnel, if necessary, due to changes in real-time winds. (paragraph 3)

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