Building Lift Focus Group Survey: Areas of Interest for the South Pole Station Master Plan (SPSMP)

Building Lift Focus Group Survey: Areas of Interest for the South Pole Station Master
Plan (SPSMP)
Please indicate the level of importance of each concern identified by your focus group as it
relates to the future of the South Pole Station (your personal opinion). Participation in this focus
group is voluntary, and should take about 15 minutes to complete.
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[Scale from 1 (Least Important) – 10 (Most Important) will be provided below each line
item in SurveyMonkey.]
Evaluate Vertical Tower and Elevator use, function, and alternatives options
Evaluate critical minimum science and staff requirements during elevated station lift
Evaluate housing options for Facility Surges during the elevated station lift
Evaluate preferred phasing options for elevated station lift
Evaluate feasibility of lifting mechanisms detailed in original plans for elevated station
Evaluate fundamental resources, fleet, and infrastructure needed before elevated station lift
can begin
Address Power Plant and energy supply connectivity needs during elevated station lift
Address snow drift loading on arches as a result of elevated station lift
Address appropriate areas to engage an outside consultant
Rightsize appropriate height for the raised elevated station
Evaluate potential for work during the winter season
Evaluate potential technologies and order of necessity for Blue Building lifts

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