Traveller Advanced Base

[BlackBat242]

Blackbat: veerrry interesting ... I wonder if there are any indicative layouts of these containers which give an idea of the amount of working space and equipment volume inside. By the way, I assume these don't include quarters? Personnel don't normally merit the same standard of accommodation as expensive hardware.

Nope... in the field, personnel have tents.

Well, there was usually about 2 1/2' of electronics or open bench area, 3' of walkway, and 2' or so of open bench or storage cabinet... in the "single-wide" vans.

My double-wide had 2' behind the bench, 2 1/2' of 6' high, 12' long bench, and then 8' or so open space, then 2 1/2' of bench/storage. This was because I worked on a large piece (325 lb), that had to be wheeled around in a cart, lifted by a hoist, and placed on arms that stuck out another 2 1/2' from the bench-front. There was also a wheeled computer terminal, assorted other accessories, etc.

 

[Vile]

How about 10 inches in less than 24 hours? SEE THIS LINK

The other day we had about 150mm in one hour. These babies better be sitting on some sturdy ground, or have very sturdy legs.

 

[Kyron]

What i took for inspiration about modular bases are some pictures from the Neumayer 2 Antarctic station which you can find here

 

[Mithras]

Of course! Why did I not think of Antarctic bases when I was looking for science bases??? An enclosed scientific/technical base with a small staff in a hostile environment.

I think I will now go off and search for some maps and plans. Great link, BTW, Kyron. Excellent photos.

What i took for inspiration about modular bases are some pictures from the Neumayer 2 Antarctic station which you can find here

 

[Mithras]

..but I'll be damned if I can find any so far ... I am very impressed with the new revolution in Antarctic bases though, both the Neumayer 3 (due to be finished in 2008), and the Queen Elisabeth which is already in place:

 

[BlackBat242]

Blackbat: veerrry interesting ... I wonder if there are any indicative layouts of these containers which give an idea of the amount of working space and equipment volume inside. By the way, I assume these don't include quarters? Personnel don't normally merit the same standard of accommodation as expensive hardware.

Nope... in the field, personnel have tents.

Correction to my response to this question.... ask the Dutch: