IceCube
IceCube Neutrino Observatory

Deployment

First DOM down the hole

First DOM down the hole

Item Information

  • Date: 11/21/2006
  • Full Size: 2336x3504 (7.79" by 11.68" at 300dpi)
  • File Format: image/jpeg
  • Description:
    The first DOM is attached directly to the weight stack at the bottom and the top is attached to a yale grip of the main cable.
    Photographer: John Jacobsen

    Batch 18 Jan_ 2005 155

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DOM on a stringDOMs ready for deploymentDOMs ready to be deployedDOMs ready to be deployedDeployment weight stack
Attaching weight stackAttaching electrical cablesAttached DOMAttached DOMAttaching the electrical cables
Attaching the electrical cablesDOM descendingFirst DOM down the holeDescending DOMAttaching the first DOM
Connecting a DOM20051226T013529_S29-24_0179_TP5P0613_DOM_orientation.jpgBatch 18 Jan_ 2005 287.jpgFrigophobia descendingDemophobia descending
Frigophobia descendingDemophobia descendingDemophobia descending . . .Frigophobia still descendingDescending . . .
Dwindling DOMsEmptied DOM storageDeployment teamTurning on the string