Paul Carpenter IRIS PASSCAL 6112013 Outline Current Systems amp Design P hilosophy Schedule Logistics Challenges from Field Conditions Design philosophy Current Systems amp Design Philosophy ID: 595312
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Challenges In Deploying Temporary Polar Seismic Equipment
Paul Carpenter
IRIS / PASSCAL
6/11/2013Slide2
OutlineCurrent Systems & Design PhilosophyScheduleLogisticsChallenges from Field ConditionsDesign philosophySlide3
Current Systems & Design PhilosophyCurrent systems well built and designedHigh data returnFurther refinementEasy to install or serviceSlide4
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Schedule
Antarctic Prep
Antarctic Shipping
Antarctic Field Work
Arctic Field Work
Arctic Shipping
Arctic PrepSlide5
Logistics to the IceLong shipping lead timesDocumentation & paperworkHold upsWeatherEnvironmentalMechanicalSlide6
Logistics on the IceStaging AreaPaperwork & coordinationEquipment handlingStorageEquipment MovementPre Site visit prepWeather has a large roleSlide7
Field lifeBig or small campSeveral to no support staffSubjected to weatherCamping life styleDiet changesRemoved from society24 Hour SunlightSlide8
WeatherDynamic weatherLow temperaturesWindDry or WetWarm!?Clothing managementRemember to review body conditionSlide9
Climate & TerrainSnow & IceCrevasseBlue IceAnimalsAccumulationAltitude0’ to >10,000’Slide10
Field Crew at SitePhysical stateLong hoursFatigue, exhaustionMental stateStressDistractedSlide11
Design PhilosophyEasy to install or servicePre-assembled Ready and runningMinimal construction neededModularQuick swap componentsEasy to read and understand lights or screensSlide12
Design Philosophy cont.One Opportunity to Install or ServiceFocusSensor placementData recording