SpaceX Texas launch site Discussion and Updates - Thread 3

[Space Ghost 1962]

Put up a TV antenna tower, with options

We can establish the North American NSF Broadcast and L2 Command Centre with annexes at launch sites where we can get access. NSF International HQ is in the UK of course. Then we can get NEC guys merged in for Japan launch coverage and we'll be golden. I don't know who else we have here that can cover the other world launch sites.

International Launch News Network

[russianhalo117]

Put up a TV antenna tower, with options

We can establish the North American NSF Broadcast and L2 Command Centre with annexes at launch sites where we can get access. NSF International HQ is in the UK of course. Then we can get NEC guys merged in for Japan launch coverage and we'll be golden. I don't know who else we have here that can cover the other world launch sites.

International Launch News Network

yeah my grand mad scientist master plan is to then combine all other world space media and forum into one corporation.

So now we need mod and Chris and Mark approval to proceed to turn us into an untouchable mainstream media corporation.

[russianhalo117]

Urk, I started a monster.

umm... last time I checked you were a Mod and are not supposed to create. Instead you are supposed to prevent and enforce. yet since a mod did started it, it must be allowed just like cheating glitches in games that were never fixed.

[The Amazing Catstronaut]

I think we should crowdfund a few webcam satellites. Only way to nip this issue in the bud.

[Nomadd]

 Is it OK if I keep working on my shed while we're planning the first interplanetary media conglomerate? 
 bocachicagal can post updates if she wants.

[Johnnyhinbos]

Is it OK if I keep working on my shed while we're planning the first interplanetary media conglomerate? 
 bocachicagal can post updates if she wants.

That's ok, but you gotta let BioBritt in on the action too, 'cause she's a fellow aquarist...

[Kabloona]

Is it OK if I keep working on my shed while we're planning the first interplanetary media conglomerate? 

Yes, because your shed will be Boca Chica satellite office. 

[CraigLieb]

Put up a TV antenna tower, with options

We can establish the North American NSF Broadcast and L2 Command Centre with annexes at launch sites where we can get access. NSF International HQ is in the UK of course. Then we can get NEC guys merged in for Japan launch coverage and we'll be golden. I don't know who else we have here that can cover the other world launch sites.

International Launch News Network

I can see it now
Exciting shows like
 - Dirt pile truckers
 - Crane cam specials
 - Our favorite game show " Don't rock the ASDS"
 - cooking with RP1
 - 24 hour repeat music videos of "Launch Land and Relaunch"
 - etc.

[enzo]

In all seriousness, I'm sure if the locals hosted a virtual tailgate type show for launches, it would be a big hit. No pretension, just a view of the action on top and some sizzling BBQ on the bottom.

[Lar]

Urk, I started a monster.

umm... last time I checked you were a Mod and are not supposed to create. Instead you are supposed to prevent and enforce. yet since a mod did started it, it must be allowed just like cheating glitches in games that were never fixed.

That's a NOPE.   

[bocachicagal]

 An article in the Brownsville Herald today.
 http://m.brownsvilleherald.com/premium/article_d5e1e324-044a-11e6-9c24-13e8f83ab605.html?mode=jqm

[Dave G]

New Google Maps imagery:
https://www.google.com/maps/@25.9928135,-97.1726307,2784m/data=!3m1!1e3

[gospacex]

At least the launch site shouldn't have to deal with as much settling as Kansai Airport in Osaka

From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansai_International_Airport:

The sink rate fell from 50 cm (20 in) per year during 1994 to 7 cm (2.8 in) per year in 2008.

I saw something years ago where they have crews which use hydraulic jacks to lift support beams and insert spacers at the bottom to keep the above structure level while the ground is settling underneath.  Probably not a practical solution with a slap of concrete on top.

It may be practical, if the "slab of concrete" is designed for it. If it is foreseen that uneven settling can be a problem, the foundation may be designed so that it can be leveled by injecting concrete or epoxy resins under high pressure under the sections which are settling more. Foundation needs to be designed to be resistant to loads occurring during such operations.

[Robotbeat]

Or sand-jacking works, too.

[Comga]

From the Terraserver image of 2016-02-14

[Jdeshetler]

The earth mount seems to be shift southwest by 65' when compare with the original plan (in light greens).

Is it to make the ramp from HWY 4 to the top of earth mount less steep? 

And according to the red circle in insert photo, the driveway between the Hanger and Pad seems to be shifted 120' southwest, too?

[bocachicagal]

The earth mount seems to be shift southwest by 65' when compare with the original plan (in light greens).

Is it to make the ramp from HWY 4 to the top of earth mount less steep? 

And according to the red circle in insert photo, the driveway between the Hanger and Pad seems to be shifted 120' southwest, too?

I think what is showing in the red circled area is the pile of organics that was removed from the construction site.

[Nomadd]

The earth mount seems to be shift southwest by 65' when compare with the original plan (in light greens).

Is it to make the ramp from HWY 4 to the top of earth mount less steep? 

And according to the red circle in insert photo, the driveway between the Hanger and Pad seems to be shifted 120' southwest, too?

I think what is showing in the red circled area is the pile of organics that was removed from the construction site.

It is. That's the first thing that appeared when they started working.
 That ramp you see looks way too steep for an assembled rocket. It goes straight to the top from the road, not to mention making the turn. I've been wondering if they might be putting in a causeway from the west.
 Everything probably shifted away from the road when they realized how much they'd have to raise the site.

[Nomadd]

 I might be wrong about the ramp. There's a survey team out working on the ramp and across the road. They could be planning to regrade it and make a wide access turn on the north side of the highway.
 The site looks a little over 2 D6's high now, so I think they're finished with that stage. It'll give the highway crew a chance to flatten the road back out.
 The problem with the highway is obvious once you look at it. They widened the skinny two lane road when they resurfaced it last year by paving over the shoulders, but didn't do anything to the base. The collapsing spots are almost all in the three foot wide strips to the outside where the old shoulders were.

[mlindner]

Nomadd what's the actual prospects of us setting up a webcam on a pole in your front yard?