A briefing slide describing various components of the Aegis Ashore system, as well as different engagement options, including targeting threats using off-board sensors. MDA
Warzone/The Drive: Japan Picked An Aegis Ashore Site Based On Miscalculations From Google Earth
Japanese authorities rejected nine other possible sites based on the bad data.
Japanese officials have admitted that they miscalculated the angles of elevation of various mountains when deciding on where to base one of its two future Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense systems. This led them to determine the only suitable site in eastern Japan was the Araya Maneuver Area, though nine others may have been viable.
Takashi Gomi, in charge of the Japanese Ministry of Defense's strategy planning division, disclosed the error to reporters during a press conference in the city of Akita on June 10, 2019. The Japan Ground Self Defense Force's (JGSDF) Araya Maneuver Area, which already hosts Patriot surface-to-air missile systems, is situated in Akita.
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WNU Editor: Google Earth is just a guide. These officials have way too much faith in Google that what they post is accurate.
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