SLIDE ON NEW TECH High-Altitude Drones: Surveillance and Mapping Logistics and Supply Portable Oxygen Systems Advanced Oxygen Concentrators Wearable Oxygen Devices High-Altitude Shelters and Infrastructure Modular Shelters Geosynthetic Materials Environmental Monitoring Systems Real-Time Weather Stations Glacial Monitoring Sensors Advanced Communication Systems Satellite Communication Mesh Networks
1. CHALLENGES IN HAA UNSTABLE TERRAIN : Steep Slopes Loose Rocks & Gravels Avalanches ENVIRONMENTAL : Cold Temperatures and Snowfall Frost Heave and Permafrost Extreme Weather Conditions High Winds and Low Oxygen Levels REMOTENESS: Absence of Basic Amenities Reliance on Local Labor and Communities Maintenance Challenges Limited Access to Medical Care TECHNICAL: Bridge and Tunnel Construction Logistical Constraints for Heavy Equipment Geosynthetics and Soil Stabilization
CHALLENGES WITH CIVIL ENGINEERING Limited Construction Season Transportation and Logistics Reduced Human Efficiency and Health Risks Technical Challenges in Design and Construction Limited Access to Resources Communication and Coordination Challenges High Costs of constructions & Maintenance Geological Instability Difficulty in Establishing Base Camps Retention and Rotation of Workforce Continuous Road Upkeep Inter-Agency Coordination