| Most viewed - Triunfo Pass Earth Station |
2507 viewsBecause of the time difference, most of the Olympic Events occurred during the nighttime hours at Triunfo Pass. But we were staffed 24 hours a day and ready for anything.
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Skeleton2502 viewsLarge birds had access to the RF Rooms via the Feed Tubes for quite some time. The rooms were littered with their droppings, as well as the carcasses and skeletons of their prey.
After the RF Room was cleaned, the Feed Tube was sealed to keep the birds out.
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2454 viewsNestled in the Santa Monica Mountains above Malibu, CA lies the Triunfo Pass Satellite Earth Station.
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2403 viewsThe hills around the Earth Station were covered with a variety of wildflowers of different types and colors.
This is called Purple Nightshade
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2216 viewsMexican Evening Primrose
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2206 viewsOn a fresher note, Springtime in the Santa Monica Mountains provides a wonderful display of wildflowers.
This is Purple Sage and it is abundant around the Earth Station. It is a favorite of the local Honey Bees.
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2161 viewsLunchtime walks provided a refreshing break from the hard work being done at the Earth Station.
Prickly Phlox
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2153 viewsSilver Bush Lupine
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2107 viewsAnd very friendly too.
This one seemed to enjoy having his picture taken.
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