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TFS Science Support

Explore our comprehensive science support services including gadget fabrication, lab equipment repair, technical assistance, vehicle support, material supply, and more at Toolik Field Station. We offer expert assistance in equipment design, construction, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting to enhance your scientific research experience.

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TFS Science Support

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  1. TFSScience Support • Main Categories of Science Support at Toolik Field Station • Science gadget & widget fabrication support • Lab equipment repair & setup • In-field “technical support” assistance • Vehicles (trucks, boats, snowmachines) • Support covers science users, EDC & GIS

  2. TFSScience Support • Science gadget and widget fabrication support • Design and construction of various brackets, holders, stands, gauges and other parts for scientific equipment • Assistance and training for production of larger or quantity items • Material & parts supply for various projects

  3. TFSScience Support • Lab equipment repair & setup • Chiller & freezer maintenance & repair • Repair of basic science equipment • Setup/take-down of gas bottles, vacuum pumps, water systems and other equipment

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  5. TFSScience Support • “Technical Support” • Somewhat of a new service • Can be both in the field and in camp • Assistance in design, construction and training on renewable energy power systems • Troubleshooting and repair of field components (Campbell Sci., wind, solar and battery systems, and other parts)

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  7. TFSScience Support • Trucks - (UAF/IAB, MBL, CPS, & NSF rigs) • On-site scheduling, driver orientation, and sign-in/sign-out of IAB and NSF vehicles • Vehicle fueling • Preventative maintenance & cleaning • Vehicle repairs & troubleshooting

  8. TFSScience Support • IAB & MBL Boats • Seasonal deployment & retrieval of boats, motors, and docks • Preventative maintenance & cleaning • Motor repairs & troubleshooting

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  10. TFSScience Support • Snowmachines • Scheduling, driver orientation & training, and sign-in/sign-out of machines & sleds • Preventative maintenance & cleaning • Machine repairs & troubleshooting • Heavy material hauling & trailbreaking • Field assistance and recovery

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  12. TFSScience Support • Looking towards the future... • Day to day operations and services offered expected to remain very similar • Increase staff training and expertise to offer better coverage • Improve staff efficiency to allow more services with a similar staffing level

  13. TFSScience Support • Looking towards the future... • Supplement and replace some of our boats and snowmachines • Rollover of some EDC equipment to our department for smoother early season operations (RO/DI water, ovens, etc.) • Increase in off-pad and autonomous winter project support • Improve Science Support Services website

  14. TFSScience Support Questions? Ideas?

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