Polar Hill Services for the National Science Foundation
The Challenge, The Solution, The Results
A 32 ft x 97 ft BVR-type fabric structure engineered specifically for polar use was deployed at Summit Station, a remote NSF research facility on the Greenland ice sheet. Located at approximately 72 degrees north latitude and over 10,600 feet above sea level, Summit Station experiences extreme cold with winter lows reaching nearly -100°F. The structure features Thermohall® insulated PVC cladding with an insulation value of R-35. Installed on a sled-style wood and steel foundation, the building was successfully relocated approximately 400 yards across the ice to avoid snow burial. All components were transported via U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft equipped with skis and assembled by a team living in polar tents.
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