Santa Rosa Island Eglin AFB, Florida
OA-HITL 300-Foot Tower
Scope: Critical features of the design consisted of humid area and corrosion resistant considerations, withstanding hurricane force winds with minimal deflection (+/- ¾” @ 60 mph) and tidal flooding (the purpose for the raised utility platform & building) and special lightning protection and dissipation design and considerations. The Tower is utilized as a test platform for missile seeker heads.
HHB served as the Prime A/E and was responsible for all aspects of the design with the exception of the 300-foot tower and exterior shell of the 3-floor laboratory.
Special Facilities & Components
- Architectural Features for the Raised Floor Laboratory Spaces
- Architectural/Structural/MPE for the Elevated Utility Structure
- Power Systems dominated by Harmonic Loads
- HVAC for the Raised Floor Laboratory Spaces & POD Dome
- Fire Protection (Fire Pump)
- Lightning Dissipation Systems
- Special Interior Lighting Systems
- Special Exterior Lighting Systems Environmentally Friendly to Sea Turtle Nesting
- High Rise Special Features including Fire Alarm & Detection and Fire Suppression
- Environmental Issues and Turtle Friendly Lighting
Infrastructure included the following:
- Primary Power Distribution/Transformation/Services
- Back-Up Power Generation Plant
- Water
- On Site Sewage Disposal
Project Cost: $9 Mil + Equipment
