{"id":6821,"date":"2025-07-11T16:45:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T16:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/?p=6821"},"modified":"2025-07-24T01:11:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T01:11:09","slug":"important-lessons-from-the-snowfall-at-the-aos-and-the-osf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/es\/important-lessons-from-the-snowfall-at-the-aos-and-the-osf\/","title":{"rendered":"Lecciones importantes de la nevada en el AOS y el OSF"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#153772&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|||||&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;85.7px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-10px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]During the last week of June, ALMA experienced extraordinary weather conditions: <strong>una fuerte nevada<\/strong>  cubri\u00f3 el sitio de operaciones del conjunto de antenas (AOS) e incluso parte del centro de apoyo a las operaciones (OSF). Un evento como este, causado por un frente fr\u00edo que gener\u00f3 vientos de hasta 100 km\/h, no se hab\u00eda visto a esta escala en m\u00e1s de 10 a\u00f1os.<\/p>\n<p>En respuesta a esta situaci\u00f3n, se activaron de inmediato los protocolos de emergencia establecidos por el equipo de seguridad, lo que incluy\u00f3 la suspensi\u00f3n del acceso al sitio, la activaci\u00f3n del \u00abmodo de supervivencia\u00bb de las antenas y la coordinaci\u00f3n constante con los equipos en tierra. Estas medidas fueron esenciales para prevenir incidentes graves y garantizar el bienestar del personal.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of this experience, ALMA is promoting a comprehensive review of the <strong>Chajnantor Working Group (CWG)<\/strong> protocols, reinforcing access restrictions, clarity in the responsibilities of each institution, and emergency preparedness. In addition, the importance of maintaining fluid, two-way communication and the proper use of personal protective equipment, especially in adverse conditions, is emphasized.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;369.7px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;26px|auto|-32px|auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20140519-Panoramica-Chajnantor-Hexacopter-01-scaled-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;20140519-Panoramica-Chajnantor-Hexacopter-01-scaled&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;155.7px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|11px|0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20111226-Carlos-Padilla-Panoramica-AOS-01.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;20111226-Carlos-Padilla-Panoramica-AOS-01&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;156.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-94px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/514479790_1125839386244963_699471174922852261_n.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;514479790_1125839386244963_699471174922852261_n&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||135px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20110329-Carlos-Padilla-Chajnantor-01-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;20110329-Carlos-Padilla-Chajnantor-01-1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;153.3px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||23px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;615.2px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-13px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; min_height=&#8221;77.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-142px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>Cr\u00e9dito:<\/strong> P. Bello &#8211; ALMA (ESO\/NAOJ\/NRAO)[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-49px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]&#8217;A strong and unified safety culture must be cultivated in all CWG institutions through regular training, joint exercises and shared briefings to build trust, consistency and mutual accountability,&#8217; said <strong>Iv\u00e1n L\u00f3pez<\/strong>, director de Salud, Seguridad y Medio Ambiente. <\/p>\n<p>Adem\u00e1s de la gesti\u00f3n adecuada del evento, esta situaci\u00f3n representa una oportunidad para reforzar las buenas pr\u00e1cticas y recordar las recomendaciones fundamentales para la seguridad de todos los que operan en el altiplano de Chajnantor:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recomendaciones en caso de condiciones meteorol\u00f3gicas adversas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022\tUtilizar siempre el equipo adecuado:<\/strong> ropa t\u00e9rmica para condiciones meteorol\u00f3gicas extremas, ox\u00edgeno port\u00e1til y una radio de comunicaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022\tRespetar los cierres de carreteras:<\/strong> el acceso al AOS debe permanecer bloqueado cuando as\u00ed lo indique el equipo de seguridad de ALMA. Solo se permite el acceso con la autorizaci\u00f3n formal del director.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022\tNo subestimar los riesgos:<\/strong> las condiciones meteorol\u00f3gicas a gran altitud pueden cambiar r\u00e1pidamente. Es fundamental actuar con precauci\u00f3n y buen juicio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022\tEvite las decisiones precipitadas:<\/strong> la coordinaci\u00f3n del grupo siempre debe tener en cuenta las consecuencias para la seguridad de las personas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022\tComunique siempre su ubicaci\u00f3n:<\/strong> informe a Seguridad cuando llegue y salga del sitio, idealmente manteniendo contacto regular por radio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022\tCumpla con los protocolos del CWG:<\/strong> conozca y aplique los procedimientos establecidos, comprendiendo las consecuencias del incumplimiento.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022\tRefuerce la preparaci\u00f3n:<\/strong>  participe en sesiones de entrenamiento conjuntas con otros equipos del CWG en respuesta a emergencias.<\/p>\n<p>ALMA will continue to work on reviewing and improving safety protocols together with the institutions that form part of the Chajnantor Working Group (CWG), to protect both the people and the scientific operations. We appreciate the commitment of each collaborator and reinforce the call to continue complying with established protocols, aligned with our values of Care and Collaboration, to protect the people, the environment, and to ensure the safe development of science.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<div class=\"likebtn_container\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><!-- LikeBtn.com BEGIN --><span class=\"likebtn-wrapper\"  data-identifier=\"post_6821\"  data-site_id=\"6536b5cb943ec9a56a0c0631\"  data-theme=\"custom\"  data-btn_size=\"60\"  data-icon_size=\"30\"  data-icon_l_c=\"#ffffff\"  data-icon_l_c_v=\"#25bfa4\"  data-icon_d_c_v=\"#25bfa4\"  data-label_c=\"#ffffff\"  data-label_c_v=\"#ffffff\"  data-counter_l_c=\"#25bfa4\"  data-counter_d_c=\"#ffffff\"  data-bg_c=\"#153772\"  data-bg_c_v=\"#153772\"  data-brdr_c=\"#153772\"  data-f_size=\"16\"  data-counter_fs=\"b\"  data-like_enabled=\"false\"  data-dislike_enabled=\"false\"  data-icon_dislike_show=\"false\"  data-tooltip_enabled=\"false\"  data-white_label=\"true\"  data-style=\"\"  data-unlike_allowed=\"\"  data-show_copyright=\"\"  data-item_url=\"https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/es\/important-lessons-from-the-snowfall-at-the-aos-and-the-osf\/\"  data-item_title=\"Important Lessons from the Snowfall at the AOS and the OSF\"  data-item_image=\"https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20111226-Carlos-Padilla-Panoramica-AOS-01.jpg\"  data-item_date=\"2025-07-11T16:45:29+00:00\"  data-engine=\"WordPress\"  data-plugin_v=\"2.6.54\"  data-prx=\"https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=likebtn_prx\"  data-event_handler=\"likebtn_eh\" ><\/span><!-- LikeBtn.com END --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the last week of June, ALMA experienced extraordinary weather conditions: heavy snowfall covered the Array Operation Site (AOS), and even some snow covered the Operation Support Facility (OSF). 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