Dry Tortuga National Park - 08/15/09

BRRC was contracted by Parsons to analyze the potential of sonic boom impacts to Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortuga National Park.

Background

Blue Ridge Research and Consulting (BRRC) is teaming with Parsons and Applied Sciences Corp. to assess potential impacts from sonic boom on the facilities at the Dry Tortugas National Park. Sonic booms are generated by normal training activities within the Key West Range Complex.

Approach

The assessment involves modeling the current range of sonic booms impacting the area from training operations, measuring the structural response of Fort Jefferson (in coordination with Applied Physical Sciences Corp.), and evaluating operational variations, if required, which may help to reduce the sonic boom impacts.

Aerial Photo of Fort Jefferson

Deteriorating Walls of Fort Jefferson

Prime: Parsons

Sponsor: Naval Facilities Command, Southeast (NAVFAC)