wiki:NightOperations/OPSManaul/Terminology

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Terminology

  • Krabbenhut:
    • The auxiliary building east of the control building in which the structure/instrument air compressors are located
  • Quincy:
    • The larger air compressor, which supplies air for moving the structure.
  • Champion:
    • The now-defunct smaller air compressor in the Krabbenhut which used to supply air to the science instruments and to the tracker brakes, now only used for its air tank.
  • Powerex:
    • The newer smaller air compressor in the Krabbenhut, which supplies air to the science instruments and to the tracker brakes.
  • Igloo:
    • The black thermal enclosure found on the rear of the platform under the truss.