Phased Array Radar Construction

The old radar antenna 'watches' construction of the new phased array radar The new dome awaits placement on top of the building Work continues on the antenna installation The antenna is in place and awaiting dome placement
The crane operator begins to raise the dome The crane operator begins positioning the dome over the antenna The crane maneuvers the dome over the antenna The crane centers the dome over the antenna
The crane positions the dome over the antenna The dome is nearly in place The dome is in place

Photos © Kurt Hondl - April 22, 2003

The crane maneuvers the antenna towards the pedestal. The antenna is almost in position. The antenna is secured into position on the base. The dome is lowered into its final position. The Original NEXRAD radar can be seen in the background.
One of the construction workers surveys the progress from his position atop a lift. The radar dome on the grass in the foreground will be raised and positioned by the cranes. A worker on an articulated 'scissor' lift makes a final inspection of the dome before it is raised into position. The original Doppler research antenna appears to oversee the progress of the new phased array dome installation.

Photos © Alicia Zahrai - April 21-22, 2003

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