Atmospheric Research Chamber Projects
Port 1A
Figure 1:
Interior view of Port 1AThis picture shows Hatch A and Port 1A, left to right.
Description:
A 36" metal pipe extends into the chamber from Port 1A. The pipe is 1/2" diameter (3/8" interior diameter).Access:
There is clear access from the interior.The exterior is contained within a sealed glove box, possibly accessible by removing the clear viewing panels (secured with wing nuts) or by removing the gloves. *Bolt Cap.
Location:
307.48 degrees counterclockwise from airlock, center height @ 47" from floor.Port 2A
Description:
A 1/4" plastic tube extends 13" into the chamber. This tube may be removed.Access:
There is clear access from the interior.The exterior is located in the mechanical (ventilation/duct works) area. The area is accessible via a ladder from the second level and by a door located on the building's exterior. Much debris and equipment litter the area. The port appears welded shut and no modification is possible without cutting steel. *Bolt Cap.
Location:
223.45 degrees counterclockwise from airlock, center height @ 47" from floor.Port 3A
Description:
A2" X 2" plexi-glass plate is held on by 2 removable screws. Removal of this plate, except the screen housed within the port, will provide a 1" diameter straight-through access hole into the chamber.Access:
There is clear access from the interior.The exterior is the same as Port 2A. *Bolt Cap.
Location:
177.9 degrees counterclockwise from airlock, center height @ 47" from floor.Port 4A
Figure 2:
Interior View of Port 4AThis picture shows a bank of lights, Pipe 2A, Port 4A and Port 5A.
Description:
A Teflon painted surface covers the path into the chamber.Access:
There is clear access from the interior.The exterior, located in the operations room, provides a 7" diameter hole with clear access.
Location:
141.33 degrees counterclockwise from airlock, center height @ 47" from floor.Port 5A
Access:
There is clear access from the interior.The exterior is located in the operations room with no obstructions. The glass port is held on with a *Bolt Cap.
Location:
133.69 degrees counterclockwise from airlock, center height @ 47" from floor.Port 6A
Figure 3:
Interior View of Port 6AThis picture shows Hatch C, Port 6A, and light banks.
Description:
The interior houses an AC cable lead to the AC box in the chamber's interior. The provided power supply appears to be in working order (no testing done to confirm power). Unusable.Access:
The interior access is restricted.The exterior is contained within a sealed glove box, possibly accessible by removing the clear viewing panels (secured with wing nuts), or by removing the rubber gloves provided for sampling. *Bolt Cap
Location:
37.56 degrees counterclockwise from airlock, center height @ 47" from floor.
Port 7A
Description:
There is an ~18" passageway into the sphere. A swing gate located approximately 1' from the chamber's interior surface provides ability to seal the passage.Access:
There is clear access from the interior.The exterior leads to the sphere.
Location:
20.69 degrees counterclockwise from airlock, center height @ 47" from floor.