When entering the first arch on the left is the Bio-Med Arch where the station doctor resides and practices.Besides the doctors bedroom there are two others in the rear.The reflective crosses are hatches to gain access to backboards for imobilization.
The operating room.
Minor dentistry procedures can be performed by the doctor if necessary.
Nine fuel bladders holding 25,000 gallons each keep the power plant going throughout the winter months.Soon to be replaced by iron racks supporting 45 ten thousand gallon steel tanks.
To the right of the Dome tunnel entrance is the power plant arch and building.
One of three 350KW Gen-sets. During the winter months we typically draw 300 kilowatts continuously.
The walkway alongside the power plant building leading to the garage arch.
A small carpentry/utilities maintenance shop adjacent the heavy shop beneath the garage arch.
Inside the heavy mechanics shop.
Looking from the entrance into the garage arch.On the left is a fuel depot for the heavy equipment.
The suns angle is low enough to shine directly into the Dome tunnel entrance around early March.
A view from atop the galley building looking at the annex;lower left, and upper berthing;2nd level on the left. The annex has 8 rooms and upper berthing has 16. The white hatches are emergency escapes. Most doors are freezer style.The bins at ground level are for separating trash. 75% gets recycled.
Standing atop the upper berthing/science building. Facing greenhouse on same level in foreground and galley in background.
Atop science/upper berthing building. Annex in right foreground. Communication/administration/recreation/library building to the left. Galley right rear.
South Pole Greenhouse. Our only oasis. Supplies us with occassional vegetables grown by hydrophonics.A primary UV light source during the dark months of winter.
Upper berthing hallway where my small dorm room is along with 15 others. A laundry and uni-sex bathroom, showers, and sauna down the hall.
The perimeter of the Dome is used for food storage. A natural freezer.
These photos courtesy of Robert Schwarz.©1998
