IceCube
IceCube Neutrino Observatory

Deployment

Deployment weight stack

Deployment weight stack

Item Information

  • Date: 12/19/2005
  • Full Size: 1728x2592 (5.76" by 8.64" at 300dpi)
  • File Format: image/jpeg
  • Description:
    Each string of DOMs is propelled to the bottom of the hole with five 50 pound weights.
    Photographer: Hagar Landsman

    WeightStackHL

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IceCube Gallery › Deployment

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