Large Test Area for Chinese Military similar to the Nellis Bombing Range, NV?

At present we have little information on this area and have just scanned areas of interest. Even on Google Earth there is little info save a few people's questions...

There is one facility that belongs to China's version of the HAARP program but it is not listed in the Chinese CRIRP directory of sites; China Research Institute of Radiowave Propagation (CRIRP)

As we get details I will add the captions...

It also appears that this area is hit by severe flooding from time to time judging by the silt deltas over the patterns and the many large causeways in the area

This Site was a Chinese missile test centre, and a lot of area is developed for tourists attraction. but some facility such as the fake runways are still under military control.

1950s, this site was chose by Soviet scientists as the first Chinese nuclear weapon test site, but the Chinese authority refused this suggestion due to its small scale and location. and just used it as missile test facility.

http://www.people.com.cn/GB/paper81/653/75885.html

Chinese Military
By metallurgist

Accession Number : AD0857631 Title : Probability of Kill by a Semi-Random Pattern. Descriptive Note : Rept. for Nov 66-Oct 67, Corporate Author : AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CA ENGINEERING SCIENCE OPERATIONS Personal Author(s) : Duroux, J. W. Report Date : 14 JUL 1969 Pagination or Media Count : 42 Abstract : In this analysis, a model is formulated to compute the probability of killing a system of targets with a semi-random pattern of projectiles. The projectiles have regularly spaced nominal points from which their positions vary according to independent bivariate normal distributions. A Monte Carlo simulation is used to obtain probabilities of hit on the individual targets. The probability of kill given a hit is obtained using an individual kill criterion for each target. The probability of kill on the target system results from a logic function which expresses system survival in terms of the individual target survival states. Any level of complexity involving redundancy of targets and multiple hit requirements may be accommodated. The model has been programmed for digital computation. Sample results for some cases of general interest are presented in the report. (Author) Descriptors : *KILL PROBABILITIES), (*ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS, CLUSTER WARHEADS), (*CLUSTER WARHEADS, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, TARGET DISCRIMINATION, MONTE CARLO METHOD, INTERCEPTION PROBABILITIES, SURVIVAL(PERSONNEL), VULNERABILITY, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING. Subject Categories : ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS MILITARY OPERATIONS, STRATEGY AND TACTICS Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELE 

Gobi Desert Pattern

"The circular area with the planes in the middle is a missile impact test target, used to test the warhead effectiveness of Chinese missiles. The planes and other objects are used to document the warhead blast effectiveness.

Just to the west of the circular area are two buildings, possibly just stacked shipping containers, also used to test warhead effectiveness.

This leads me to believe the fake runway and the white lines are all part of a testing area, and the lines on the ground are somehow used to measure impact and explosive effectiveness of the warhead. The fake runway may provide a target for other weapons, possibly runway denial munitions.

The U.S. operates similar facilites at the Naval Weapons Station at China Lake. northeast of Los Angeles."

SOURCE: http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/20616/

Security checkpoint - inner By kjfitz
This is the second of two security checkpoints. It only guards the camp and newest runway-like structure.

I've added a few more oddities to this collection.

In the far northwestern corner of the facility there is what may be the formal entrance to this facility complete with grand, decorative gateway. This would complement the security checkpoint at the 'back gate' in the far southeastern corner and define the limits of the facility.

Also at the entrance are two very tall towers, an array of smaller towers (windmills?), and the terminus of a 13 mile long covered trench. There are structures at each end of the trench and one almost exactly half way along its path.

Does the trench simply protect a water pipeline or secure channel communications to sensors at either ned of the trench? What could need covering that couldn't be run across the surface?

Interesting stuff.

China - checkpoint with barracks By scoop333