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TFS Science Support

TFS Science 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.

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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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