Support Equipment

Overview

Installation of seismic isolation and suspension subsystems in multiple vacuum chambers at both sites will require an increase in basic materials handling equipment. These include additional forklifts, general purpose rigging hardware, personnel lifting devices (of the "Genie-lift" type), and general-purpose hand tools suitable for use in an ultra-clean environment. Some of this equipment is also required for assembly of the seismic and suspension units prior to installation.

Functional Requirements

All requirements match those used to select similar equipment for initial LIGO construction.

Concept/Options

There are no significant options in this element.

R&D Status/Development Issues

There are no significant issues in this element.

Work Plan

Procurement of the required support equipment must be completed prior to assembly operations in 2006, and installation activities in 2007.

WBS Definition

This element includes support equipment additions and upgrades needed to install, operate and maintain the Advanced LIGO systems. This element represents equipment, interface systems and support infrastructure that is not subsystem specific.

Detail Estimate Sheets

Baseline Plan