Geophysical investigation of the proposed Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) site on Mauna Kea, Hawaii
- Author:
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NORCAL Geophysical Consultants,
- Title:
- Geophysical investigation of the proposed Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) site on Mauna Kea, Hawaii
- Periodical:
- TMT
- Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 16 + 10 plates
- Subject:
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Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)
Geophysical surveys Mauna Kea
- Summary:
- A proposed thirty meter telescope (TMT) will be one of the world's most powerful optical/infrared telescopes, if not the world's most powerful, when it takes in its first light around the turn of the decade. If approved, this telescope will be constructed near the summit of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Hawaiian Islands and is the site of numerous other telescopes. This letter is a final report presenting the results of a geophysical investigation conducted by NORCAL Geophysical Consultants, Inc. for the TMT Observatory Corporation (TMTOC) at this proposed site. The geophysical investigation was authorized under a Letter Contract from TMTOC dated October 12, 2012, and subsequently under Time and Materials Contract No. TMT.BUS.CON.12.106.RED01, effective October 12, 2012. The field work was conducted during the period of November 3 - 7, 2012 by NORCAL Principal Geophysicist William E. Black and Geophysical Technician Travis W. Black. Field assistance and site logistical support were Provided by Messers. Fred Asiri and Paul Gilliette of TMTOC.
- Date:
- January 8, 2013
- Collection:
- EIS