Electrical Systems – Naval Air Station

Lemoore, California

Commissioned in 1961, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore is the Navy’s largest master jet air station.  With the transfer of NAS Miramar to the US Marine Corps, NAS Lemoore now hosts the Navy’s entire West Coast fighter and attack capability.  The Navy selected Mead & Hunt to evaluate airfield electrical equipment at NAS Lemoore and make recommendations for upgrade.  The scope of work included a field survey to determine the condition of airfield electrical equipment, conduit, wiring, power and control.  Mead & Hunt was responsible for identifying system deficiencies and developing recommendations to bring the facility to current code compliance. 

A major task included developing alternative solutions to upgrade the facility’s airfield lighting to an integrated, state-of-the-art system.  Alternatives included emphasis on energy-efficient lighting fixtures and devices, and operational capabilities that increase operating efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

Field investigations were conducted to evaluate the condition of existing runway equipment such as edge and threshold lights, circling guidance lights, distance markers, guidance signs, arresting gear location lights, and the optical landing system.  Taxiway and apron investigations included evaluation of edge lighting and guidance signs.  The condition and functionality of the air traffic control tower was evaluated, and options for upgrading the existing airfield lighting control system were developed.

Economic analyses, including life-cycle cost analyses, was conducted for multiple alternative solutions.  Cost estimates were provided using the SUCCESS program, and economic analyses were prepared using ECONPACK.