NGSLR Operations Manual
Operations Requirements and Emergency Procedures
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NASA NGSLR OPS Manual (v1.0)
2.2 LHRS/IOC Verification
The complete LHRS/IOC Verification Procedure should be performed on a quarterly basis, as well as any time the
LHRS, IOC, or any of the associated hardware systems are modified or repaired. A subset of the LHRS/IOC
Verification Procedure is performed on a weekly basis, to ensure the continued safe operation between the
quarterly checks. The procedure is listed in NGSLR Safety Manual. Please note that there is a separate LHRS/IOC
checklist for SLR and LRO operations.
2.3 Crew requirements for FAA compliance at NGSLR
The system s proximity to multiple airports in the Baltimore/Washington corridor requires that additional
precautions be taken in regards to laser safety and aircraft. Because of this, the operator is required to call the
National Capitol Regional Coordination Center
(NCRCC) according to the following schedule:
At least 2 hours prior to the first pass of the week to notify them of weekly operations
Upon commencement of the first pass for the week
Upon conclusion of the last pass of the week
Operations are to be conducted consistent with the operations times provided to the FAA, and should always be
provided in Eastern Daylight or Eastern Standard Time. In addition, it is imperative that you record the name of
the person you talked to at the FAA and record that contact information in the log book, along with the date and
time. See the NGSLR Phone Number and Contact Sheet for the NCRCC Phone number.
Example Conversations for each contact with the FAA
Two Hours Prior
Call 2 hours before the first pass of the week. Say something similar to:
This is Joe Smith at the Goddard Space Flight Center. I am calling to inform you that we will be commencing
laser ranging operations today at [time] ending operations at [date/time].
15 Minutes Before
Call 15 minutes before the first pass of the week. Say something similar to:
This is Joe Smith at the Goddard Space Flight Center. I am calling to inform you that we are commencing laser
ranging operations.
At the end of your Shift
Call at the end of operations for the week. Say something similar to:
This is Joe Smith at the Goddard Space Flight Center. I am calling to inform you that we are ending laser
operations for the week. Operations will begin again on [date/time].
