802-HDBK-0002, WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITY (WFF): GEOPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY HANDBOOK (01-JUN-2007)

802-HDBK-0002, WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITY (WFF): GEOPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY HANDBOOK (01-JUN-2007)., The NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) operates the Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. NASA supports space and Earth science research and aerospace technology development through the use of rockets, balloons, aircraft, and uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs). In support of these activities, Wallops offers a variety of services and operates a number of unique research facilities, including a launch range, research airport, separate UAV runway on Wallops Island, scientific laboratories, and manufacturing and testing facilities. Because of unique scientific requirements, Wallops also maintains capabilities to conduct research activities worldwide. Wallops’ customers represent NASA, other United States Government agencies, foreign and commercial organizations, and educational institutions. The Wallops Flight Facility Geophysical Observatory (WGO) User’s Handbook provides descriptions of WGO facilities and capabilities. The handbook also describes the various support functions and facilities available to the customer.