Topic: my new gig

[Don R]

When you finish don't be surprised if they ask you to look at the flashy thing.

[dave500]

what?the beauticians face mud pack?

[RAFster122s]

a little off topic but I found this NOAA article interesting... dealing with wind turbines and wake turbulence...

http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110426_windwakes.html

[754]

How is the job going? When wil, it get finished ?

[scottly]

We have all the mirrors removed, and the dish dismantled down to the "bones". The next step is to remove the bones; that should be done this week, and transporting the large parts will take place next week. This will be an over-sized load, and will require escort and will be done late at night to lessen impact on traffic flow. We have a deadline to vacate the current location by the end of the month. So far we are on schedule....

[Stev-o]

How far's it going?

[scottly]

The place where all the pieces will be stored is only about 30 miles away; where it will be reassembled is still an unknown, but a few of us are hoping it will be north of the smog-pit that Phoenix is this time of year. It was really bad this morning. (is there a puking smiley?? )

[scottly]

Making major progress; we were working like a Nascar pit crew removing bolts! Tomorrow the largest parts get moved to the storage site.

[Stev-o]

How large of a crew?

[scottly]

Hey Steve, for the pit-stop portion there were 3 of us: the crane operator, John,Clare, who loosened the nuts with a 3 1/2' long ratchet, and myself. I alternated between spinning the loosened fasteners out with an impact wrench, and hooking the crane to the "ribs" and un-hooking the sling on the crane, once placed on the ground.
Pics from this week:

[70CB750]

Way cool, scottly!

[Proto]

This thing brought back a long dormant memory.  Back in the early 1970's, one of my science teachers in either Jr. or Sr. High school had a miniature version of this device.  It was around a foot or so in diameter, a half sphere with the inside surface a polished mirror.  He took us outside with the device and would demonstrate the power of the sun rays when focused (like a magnifying glass).  As I remember, different materials would burst into flames within seconds when placed at the focal point.  Was impressive.