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Design and Manufacture of a Solar-Powered Snow Melter for Making Potable Water on Mt. Rainier.

Creator:

Hopple, Whitney K.

Abstract:

Every Spring and Summer, thousands of climbers attempt to summit Mt. Rainier. Many of them stop at Camp Muir, a base camp at 10,000 feet, where they can use restrooms, camp overnight, or refill water bottles before continuing their climb. Camp Muir currently uses a gas system to melt snow...

Resource Type:

Honors College Thesis