We had the final walkthrough with the USAP (United States Antarctic Program) and NSF (National Science Foundation) teams prior to beginning to separate the module halves for shipping. This was to ensure that the program requirements […]
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Follow along with the journey of the SPoT Module Project. Below are the latest updates on the project.
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When possible, I’m also going to post daily updates on my SUBSTACK about our trip down to Antarctica to assemble the modules.
EXTERIOR CATWALKS AND RAILINGS
While work continues on the inside, there’s still a lot to do outside with the catwalks and other accessories like the fuel tanks and snow melters. The structural fiberglass grating and railing material for the catwalks […]
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EXTERIOR ROOFING AND CLADDING STARTS ON MODULES
With most of the exterior sheathing installed on the modules, the Hamelmann Communications construction team started the exterior cladding this week. There were several factors that influenced the selection of the cladding materials – first of […]
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INSULATION AND INTERIOR SHEATHING STARTS ON MODULES
Insulation and interior sheathing has started to be installed on the modules.
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STEEL STRUCTURES OF MODULES START FABRICATION
Fabrication of the SPOT module steel structures has begun.
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SPOT MODULE DESIGN APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION
The design of the SPOT Modules has been approved for construction and Hamelmann Communications has begun fabrication of the modules. There are still quite a few details to be worked out and finalized, but we’re on […]
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SPoT MODULE ENGINEERING
With the conceptual plans approved, now we need to make the project real! And that’s where Anchor Engineering come in for the structural design of the SPoT Modules. Because these are mobile units that will be […]
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