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Lynchburg, Virginia is home to an unusual scientific facility, a "rotational tuning" station, part of a global network of twenty-four such stations operated jointly by NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey. Each station houses three powerful F-5 rocket engines which are fired in tandem with those at all stations around the globe when it becomes necessary to make minuscule corrections in the Earth's rotational speed (angular velocity). The global array was built in the early 1970's and has been used for two corrections, the most recent firing occurring on August 16, 1988 in which a synchronized burn lasted 8 minutes and 14 seconds. Another correction was scheduled for May 2003, but was cancelled after it was deemed unnecessary. Rotational Tuning Facility #9 is just south of River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg, however, the facility is within a government restricted area and visitors are not allowed.
Originally posted by solidshot
why would the earth need a rotational tuning facility anyway? if the planet had the ability to move off of it's axis/orbit then how would it have been corrected before the industrial revolution?/ before rocket engines were created?
[edit on 6-9-2006 by solidshot]
Originally posted by LazarusTheLong
If it is close, it might give a clear idea of whether the pictured structure is even at that location...
Originally posted by puhatek
How would these rockets even work?
pointed in what direction to make the axis turn? this sounds crazy. Wouldn't (we) the people on earth feel something odd?
If you desire more information on any of the "attractions" described on this site, please use the e-mail link at the bottom of the page. Please DO NOT contact local tourism agencies, museums, historical societies, or any offices or individuals associated with the mentioned localities, as they would likely doubt your sanity as a result.
Originally posted by Thousand
So the heavy use of photoshopped pictures as well as abundance of impossible feats didn't clue you in to the fact that the page is most likely a humor site? Not to mention this:
If you desire more information on any of the "attractions" described on this site, please use the e-mail link at the bottom of the page. Please DO NOT contact local tourism agencies, museums, historical societies, or any offices or individuals associated with the mentioned localities, as they would likely doubt your sanity as a result.
And to Lazarus, I would sincerely hope that any real researcher would see the site for what it is in less than a few seconds and dismiss it outright. If you're caught "for years" researching a "Tuning Facility" that correct's the planet's rotation...well, maybe you had best find a new line of work.
A headless cat? Please...
Never judge a single subject just because it is posted in a spoof/hoax place!, if you do, you will never go too far as a serious researcher! truths normaly can be hidden in lies and jokes!
Originally posted by annestacey
I would rather prove this facility to be nonexistent as opposed to just forgetting about it. Isn't that one of the reasons for this site... to prove or disprove the existence and/or validity of questionable topics?
Originally posted by ahnggk
Wow, that's the new global warming doomsday machine!