The ALMA transporter - rear lateral view

The two inclined elevators on the side of the vehicle are necessary when lifting up the heavy antennas to ensure that the load is supported by all the wheels. The two ALMA antenna transporters have to be highly reliable as they will be operating at 5000m altitude in the driest place on Earth, 365 days a year.

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ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)

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Identification:eso0732d
Type:Photographique
Date de publication:30 juillet 2007
Communiqués de presse en rapport:eso0732
Taille:3892 x 2655 px

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Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Catégorie:ALMA

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