Kjell Nelin OVSA Site Manager, Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research New Jersey Institute of Technology
Inner Spiral Outer Spiral New Roads Trench Lines
Mechanical inspection/repairs Removal of cables and obsolete parts possible demolition of existing control room. Install cables for control/motor interface, encoders all safety interlocks Contractor to install antenna control/drive system. Overhaul hydraulic systems? Install new receiver/cryo system (Caltech). Install new power cables (Caltech) Paint
Hydraulic system to be overhauled as required
Roads/Grading Pour pads (concrete contractor) Trenching/conduit (contractor) Fencing (contractor) Breakout array center - to be defined (contractor) Breaks out power and opto cables to 9 antennas. Cable installation (NJIT) Multi-fiber optical cables Power cables Work to proceed in 4 phases Phase 1 - Antennas Breakout Shed
All ground disturbing work in OVSA1 - OVSA6 and in the area of telescope #13 requires the presence of an archeologist and aTribal monitor.