Meteorological equipment

Landing pad design
in permafrost

1. Ground survey: Before designing, a ground survey must be carried out on site. This will help to find out the type of permafrost, the depth of the defrosted zone and other characteristics of the soil.
2. Evaluation of frost resistance of materials: when choosing materials for the construction of a landing site, it is necessary to take into account their frost resistance and ability to withstand temperatures below zero.
3. Restricted access during construction: A complicating factor is limited access to the construction site due to seasonal vehicular or pedestrian routes.
4. Difficulty in the delivery and maintenance of equipment for construction work: it is necessary to use special technologies and equipment due to the characteristics of the soil.
5. Accounting for climate change: the duration of the cold period, the thickness of the snow cover, the speed of spring snow melting have a direct impact on the design and construction of a landing site on permafrost. Preserving the stability of permafrost soil is a difficult, expensive, but solvable task.
6. Emergency Equipment: In the event of a power or equipment failure, the permafrost landing site must be equipped with emergency systems to ensure the safety and functioning of the entire complex.