Leveling Up
Raising and leveling the station’s annexes is a key task each season as the glacier beneath moves steadily toward the coast. Using newly tested hydraulic jack systems, the team can lift the structures with millimeter precision. This unique technique keeps the station stable and adaptable on the constantly shifting ice.
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Leveling Up
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Preparation of wooden blocks that will support the annex structural beams of wood during the process of lifting PEA’s annexes.
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Preparing the wooden foundation that will hold the new hydraulic pistons.
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The hydraulic pistons are now installed and ready for testing.
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Close-up of the adjustment screw that allows millimeter-accurate leveling.
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