Over-the-Horizon Backscatter Radar Network, Moscow Radar Site Transmit Sector Three Water Storage Tank, At the end of Steam Road, Moscow, Somerset County, ME

Significance: The Over-the-Horizon Backscatter radar network was an important physical and scientific product of the Cold War. From theories that had been conceived in the days of early long-distance radio transmissions, and building on over three decades of research into the subject, the network was a tremendous technological and military accomplishment. Although it was only starting operation as the Cold War was ending, the ability of a radar system to warn against low-flying aircraft at distances of up to 1,800 miles away was an amazing step forward in air defense. The water tank provides water related to the functioning of the facility. This structure is one of three water tanks at Moscow Radar Site, one located at each transmit sector.
Survey number: HAER ME-100-N