Bomarc Building, Cape Canaveral

Creator

Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information

Files

Publication Date

2022

Abstract

The Air Force first launched the Bomarc missile from Complex 4 on September 10, 1952. The defensive winged missile was designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft. The building was uniquely constructed to launch the Bomarc missile with a roof that could split right and left down the middle, allowing the missile to be raised prior to a quick launch. Today, remnants of rockets and control panels are located inside the otherwise abandoned historic building. Using laser scanning and historic CAD drawings we have recreated the floor plan.

Extent

1 3-D Model

Keywords

LiDAR, Laser scanning, Aerospace, CAD, Heritage, Astronaut, GPS, GIS, Space engineers, Cold War, Laser scanning, Heritage preservation

Alt Text

3D-rendered aerial view of a large, circular structure surrounded by open land and trees. Several smaller buildings and vehicles are visible near the main structure.

Type

MovingImage

Recommended Citation

Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information, "Bomarc Building, Cape Canaveral" (2022). Cape Canaveral Space Force Station – 3D Historic Launch Complexes. 46.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cdhgi_cape_canaveral_3d/46