Site Information: Floyd Test Site

Acquired in 1951, Floyd Test Site was used for the development of various radar and satellite communications systems by the RADC. Its claim to fame is that it was the site where the very first intercontinental satellite transmission was received, in 1960. The signal originated at the RADC site in Trinidad and was bounced off of the giant aluminum orb of the Echo I Satellite. In 1977, the test site was declared "excess," and was no longer used or maintained by RADC.

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Looking Through the Fence, 2005

My print:


Floyd, Linocut printed on Arches Cover, 4" X 6", 2005

Links:

- RADC History Acquisition of Floyd
- Echo I history
- Floyd declared "excess" in 1977


Maps:

Google Maps
- The former Floyd Test Site is located west of Koenig Rd, just north of River Rd.

Microsoft Terraserver Map

Terraserver Satellite Image


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