Anatomy of the GBT

1. Reflector (dish) made of 2004 adjustable aluminum panels

2. Backup Structure 13,000 steel beams, all welded construction.

3. Elevation Gear

4. ReceiverArea

5. Actuator control room

6. Elevator and stairs

7. Elevation Axle

8. Alidade support structure

9. Elevator

10. Equipment Rooms

11. Azimuth Wheels and Drives

12. Azimuth Track