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Old 26-04-2018, 02:06 PM
el_draco (Rom)
Politically incorrect.

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I'm currently building a ROR with this issue in mind.

I'm working on the principle of reduced thermal mass and rapid temperature equilibrium for the building and equipment. The frame is all metal purlin with colour bond cladding. Floor is 40cm above ground and walls over 2m high. Roof fully retracts to facilitate cool down. A separate heavily insulated warm room is isolated from the observing floor; no thermal currents from other gear. The surrounding area is unpaved and the facility is 100m from any other building. Natural veg everywhere.

Touch wood, that'll do the job. I'd be concerned about an overly high pier due to resonance and flexure issues.
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