drop zone(Another problem to be dealt with was the booster rocket drop zone. The Nike had a solid propellant booster that could be dropped as near as one mile from the launch site. After release it fell where ever the momentum and wind took it. A totally above ground site required about 120 acres. If the launcher was below ground, 40 acres would suffice. There were 7 batteries in the Miami and Homestead area. Alexander Demidov)
