The Need

ARE Telecom was contracted by Dayton Univ/USAF to install 2 of our AFS 550 ballasted foundation systems with a rugged self-raising monopole. Our customer needed a foundation and self-raising pole system that could be quickly deployed with few tools and fit onto a conventional military pallet for shipping on a US Military C130 Cargo Plane.

Overview

ARE designed our AFS 550 foundation with ballast tanks to support 3kw of Solar PV’s and a 6kw Wind Turbine. All foundation and pole components were designed to fit within a custom racking system that fits military pallet dims. Designed for temporary or permanent installations, the pole can be raised and lowered with a motorized screw jack eliminating the need for a crane or heavy equipment. Ballast tanks using local soil eliminates the need for concrete.

Project Benchmarks

• Designing system to fully meet all USAF Specifications
• ARE’s installation crew traveled to a remote arctic location to install both systems in just a few days with limited tools and equipment
• Construction and installation of pad to level and insulate systems from permafrost
• Successful install of AFS 550 and self-raising monopole to support wind generators

Project Resources

• 4 Man Crew
• 16 Hours
• Skid Steer
• Telehandler

Challenges

• Develop complete system to fit within USAF Pallet Dimensions
• Remote Arctic location
• Small footprint of foundation