USACE Joint SATCOM Engineering Center (JSEC) Facility, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Part of the center is the new laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (APG) that is working to help develop, test, and certify satellite communications on the move (SATCOM OTM) terminals.  The SATCOM Laboratory is part of the 89,000 square foot joint SATCOM Engineering Center in which Susquehanna Valley Engineering Group performed the commissioning services while working as a sub consultant to Endicott Construction Corp.

This project consists of a primary one story building containing offices, electronics engineering labs, satellite engineering labs, and R & d space.  A large paved hardstand area with a secure fence to enclose satellite structures was also included in this project.  The building structure is primarily a structural steel frame with concrete slabs on grade.  The roof construction is an insulated metal deck on a sloping steel structure.  The project also includes a new domestic water supply, fire water services, sanitary and storm water distribution and electrical distribution.  This project was designed and constructed to meet USGBC requirements for LEED Silver Certification.




Equipment that was commissioned:

Chilled Water Pump                                                                                                                                                                                                     Geothermal Heat Pumps                                                                                                                                                                                                 Air Cooled Chiller                                                                                                                                                                                                           Air Handling Unit                                                                                                                                                                                                  Computer Room Unit                                                                                                                                                                                                 Energy Recovery Unit                                                                                                                                                                                              Variable Frequency Drive                                                                                                                                                                                            HVAC Controls                                                                                                                                                                                                       Domestic Water Heaters                                                                                                                                                                                           Lighting and Lighting Controls                                                                                                                                                                                  Testing and Balancing (TAB) Plan

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