Poker Flat Research Range User Guide: Science Operations Center

The T. Neil Davis Science Operations Center

The 10,000 square foot T. Neil Davis Science Operations Center, or SOC, at Poker Flat Research Range is the scientific hub of the range, providing optical observing facilities, rocket launch decision areas, the Geospace Environment Data Display System (GEDDS), computers with access to the Geophysical Institute's Data Analysis Center and the Internet, and office, rest, and kitchen areas.

The SOC is located on the hilltop above the rocket launching area at:

65 degrees 7 minutes 9.0 seconds North latitude
147 degrees 25 minutes 49.3 seconds West Longitude
Surrounding trees shield the SOC from any significant light pollution from the activities below, while the hilltop provides an excellent view of the sky for auroral observations and visual tracking of rockets.

The following annotated diagrams related to the SOC are available:

The Upper Range area, which includes the SOC.
The 1st floor of the SOC, and surroundings.
The 2nd floor of the SOC.
The catwalk level of the SOC's 2nd floor.
The roof plan for the SOC.
Observing area assignments for domes.

Pictures of the SOC may be found in the guided tour.

The T. Neil Davis Science Operations Center

Modified 19 February 1997 by ddr