To ensure compatibility of future wind energy facility development with military
operations, the planning and construction activities should be coordinated with the
AZARNG.
The State of Arizona is developing an Arizona Renewable Energy Mapping Project as a
collaborative effort between the Arizona State Land Department, Bureau of Land
Management, and Arizona State University. The resulting tool from this project will
create a renewable energy mapping system to facilitate coordination of Arizona’s
renewable energy resources and development. It could help assist the AZARNG and
other military installations across the state to identify areas of concern for alternative
energy development such as wind to mitigate potential impacts of development in
military operational areas.
5.6
Frequency Spectrum Interference /
Impedance (FSI)
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.
FSC-1 There may be increased unmanned aerial system training in Pinal
County in the future.
FSC-2 Federal Aviation Administration relay towers have impacts to
helicopter avionics systems.
Key Terms
Frequency impedance. Impedance is the interruption of electronic signals due to the
existence of a structure or object between the source of the signal and its destination
(receptor). Certain structures have the potential to block, or impede, the transmission of
signals from antennas, satellite dishes, or other transmission / reception devices affected
by line‐of‐sight requirements.
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Compatibility Assessment