1. Facility Concept Design and Study
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Simon Radford, CCAT Deputy Project Manager José Terán U., M3 Architect M3PN05068
13,14 July 2005
Feasibility/Concept Study Mid Term Status Review

2. Presentation Summary M3 Engineering & Technology Corp. Scope of Work
Mountain and Support Facility Requirements
Observatory Concept: (Work in Progress)
Support Facility Concept: (Work in Progress)
Interface Requirements
Schedule
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3. M3 Engineering & Technology Corp.
Full Discipline Architectural and Engineering Firm
Offices in Arizona, Mexico and Chile
Specialize in Observatory Enclosures and Support Facilities
Over 15 Years Experience in Telescope Observatory Design and Construction
Projects in Arizona, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Texas and Chile
Design Experience of All Observatory Sizes and Dome Configurations
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4. Observatory Experience: Mount Graham International Observatory
Location: Mount Graham, AZ
Vatican Enclosure
SMT Enclosure
LBT Enclosure
Site Infrastructure and Access Road
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5. Observatory Experience: Chile
Magellan Observatories, Las Campánas
SOAR Enclosure, Cerro Pachón
GEMINI Support Facility, Cerro Pachón
2MASS, Cerro Tololo
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6. Current Observatory Projects
ALMA AOS Site Infrastructure and Technical Support Facility, Chajnantor, Chile
Discovery Channel Telescope Observatory, Happy Jack, Arizona
SST Enclosure, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico
Mew Mexico Tech Interferometer Array, Magdalena Ridge, N.M.
GMT Enclosure Concept Design and Cost Study
ATST Enclosure Study, Haleakala Hawaii
Tzec Maun Telescope Enclosure (RGT), Cloudcroft N.M.
HOPE Observatory (RGT), Caribbean Islands
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7. Scope of Work Concept Design Study and Budget Estimate
Mountain Facility
Site Access Road
Telescope Foundation
Telescope Base Enclosure and Control Facility (Excluding Dome)
Site Infrastructure and Improvements
Support Facility, San Pedro de Atacama
Administration and Dormitory Facilities
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8. Mountain Facility: Requirements
Site Access Road
Telescope Foundation
Dome Foundation
Control Building
Local Control Room and Open Office Space
Conference Room, Kitchenette, Toilet/Shower
Computer and Backend Room
Instrument Preparation Lab and Workshop
Mechanical / Electrical Support Space
Utility Building and Lay Down Yard
Electric Power Generators and Transformers
Chillers and Pumps
Domestic and Fire Water Holding Tank and Pumps
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9. Mountain Facility: Environment
Operational Conditions
Altitude: m (16,400-18,400 ft)
Air Pressure: kPa ( psi)
Wind Speed: < 10 m s -1 (33 ft s-1) with 15m s-1 (50 ft s-1) gusts
Temperature: -25 to +20°C (-13 to +68°F)
Relative Humidity: 0% to 95%
Max. Ice Build-up: 25mm (1.0 in) or 22 kg m-2 (5psf)
Depression Temp: -40°C (-40°F)
Survival Conditions
Wind Speed: < 65 m s -1 (215 ft s-1) gusts
Temperature: to +25°C (-22 to +77°F)
Diurnal Temp. Variation: °C (54°F)
Snow Load on Horiz. Surface: 100 kg m-2 (20psf)
Additional Ice Build-up: 25mm (1.0 in) or 22 kg m-2 (5psf)
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10. Mountain Facility: Observing Level
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11. Mountain Facility: First Level Plan
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12. Mountain Facility: Second Level Plan
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13. Mountain Facility: Building Section
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14. Mountain Facility: Exterior
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15. Interface Requirements
Telescope:
Telescope Clearance
Top of Pier Elevation
Pier Dimensions and Performance Requirements
Telescope Elevation Axis
Hydrostatic Bearing System Access and Maintenance
Electrical, Mechanical and Controls Interface
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16. Interface Requirements
Dome:
Base Radius and Total Loads
Dome Crane Capacity and Reach
Electrical and Mechanical Interface
Center of Dome Elevation
Maintenance Access Equipment and Reach
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17. Support Facility: Requirements
Site Improvements and Infrastructure
Electric Power Generators and Transformer
Domestic Water and Sewage System
Parking
Support Facility
Remote Control Room
Offices
Instrument Labs
Workshops
Warehouse
Dormitories
Cafeteria and Kitchen
Mechanical and Electrical Support Space
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18. San Pedro Architecture
Massive Adobe Wall Construction
Straw Roof
Wood Shade Structures
Courtyard Spaces Within the Compound
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19. Support Facility: Site Plan
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20. Support Facility: Administration
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21. Support Facility: Dormitories
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22. Schedule Concept Design Study and Budget Estimate
Award of Contract / Kickoff Meeting: May 2005
Progress Meetings: June-Sept. 2005
Pre-Final Report Review: October 2005
Final Report Integration: November 2005
Presentation of Results: January 2006
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