New article on Area 51  ( L.A. Times -  April 5, 2009) only tells half
of the story

Here is the latest article on Area 51 which appeared on L.A. Times on
April 5, 2009:

ROAD TO AREA 51
http://www.latimes.com/features/la-mag-april052009-backstory,0,3355162.story

However, the article only addresses half of the story about Area 51,
i.e., the significance of the base during the Cold War era.
Yes, we must not neglect the past and the sacrifices that our hard-
working engineers and pilots made in order to maintain our
technological superiority during those epoch.

As excellently written as it was, the article neglects to address the
contemporary significance of the expanding complex at Groom Lake.

Today (as everyone knows by now) it is obvious from recent satellite
imagery and other sources that Area 51 is expanding.  There is a
humongous new hangar which had been under construction at the South
Ramp since 2007.
Not only has there been constructions of new water towers, more
storage buildings, newer and shorter runways and taxiways but also
what appears to be a significant, multi-functional tall tower which is
clearly visible through satellite imagery.
There is no doubt that newer generations of remotely-controlled
platforms (UAVs and UCAVs) are being tested, in addition to new
generations of stealth technologies and other innovative programs.
Newer radar technologies and their applications are also becoming more
diversified and important as ever at Area 51.
For the latest on what is happening at Area 51, one can consult the
world's largest online resource on Area 51:  www.dreamlandresort.com


Here is a very interesting item relating to ISIS (Integrated Sensor is
the Structure),  a topic which has been discussed recently among many
aerospace watchers.  Its possible relevance to Area 51 may become
apparent.
This L.A. Times article appeared on March 13, 2009:

PENTAGON PLANS BLIMPS TO SPY FROM NEW HEIGHTS
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-spyblimp13-2009mar13,0,4608400.story


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