Storm damage at Arecibo
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:53 am
Hi all
I received a message on BOINC Manager on 21st Sept about the issue of Hurricane Maria and what might have happened at Arecibo.
There is a link, which I'm repeating here, in case any one missed it:
https://setiathome.berkeley.edu/forum_t ... p?id=81966
One of the replies on that thread is this:
The main thing is that the people are safe and the dish is repairable, albeit at a cost.
regards
Tim
I received a message on BOINC Manager on 21st Sept about the issue of Hurricane Maria and what might have happened at Arecibo.
There is a link, which I'm repeating here, in case any one missed it:
https://setiathome.berkeley.edu/forum_t ... p?id=81966
One of the replies on that thread is this:
There are plenty of links on this thread for other reports."The workers and families weathered the Hurricane in the structures at the array. The antenna was damaged with a boom falling from the supported antenna structure to the panels below mangling the boom and damaging several reflector panels. The Onion enclosure remains secure although it is feared that antennas within will need realignment as they did in previous high wind event hurricanes. The suspension rigging was not damaged and is being examined to insure site and worker safety.
Costs are not yet determined as damages still need assessment and replacement repair price breakouts calculated.
Arecibo remains difficult to access due to many downed trees, road washouts, and mudslides. Power is running on generators with conservation of diesel being exercised.
The above was gleaned from a news report and interview with the Director of the site."
The main thing is that the people are safe and the dish is repairable, albeit at a cost.
regards
Tim