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2836 viewsThe 2008 Summer Olympics Games, and our coverage, was a huge success thanks to the hard work of everyone involved. The Olympics concluded with a magnificent Closing Ceremony and Fireworks seen around the World thanks to us.
Of course this is NOT a skyrocket from China! A passing airplane added the effect to this long one minute exposure.
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2541 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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2905 viewsWith everything cleaned up and maintenance complete, the Triunfo Pass Satellite Earth Station was ready for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
All there was left to do was . . . . Wait.
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2555 viewsJohn Bartman keeps a watchful eye on all the activities.
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Taking A Ride2569 viewsAfter Antenna #2 was cleaned and lubed, it was used to carry traffic for Antenna #1 while it was cleaned. Then it was moved to the East, to track the 307° Satellite in place of Antenna #3 while it was cleaned up.
John Bartman and Shane Edmonston on the middle platform observing the movement while Antenna #2 is swung around to the East.
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2730 viewsAll Gear Oil was changed and maintenance was performed on all of the 32 Meter Dishes.
John Bartman Area Manager of the Statewide Radio Crew on the Right.
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2191 viewsLunchtime walks provided a refreshing break from the hard work being done at the Earth Station.
Prickly Phlox
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2186 viewsSilver Bush Lupine
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2254 viewsMexican Evening Primrose
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2447 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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2244 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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Skeleton2533 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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