For Immediate Release:
C.H.A.R.A. Array Grand Opening / Sea West Enterprises, Inc. Mt. Wilson, CA

For more information, contact:
Mr. Eric Simison – CEO
Sea West Enterprises, Inc.
San Dimas, CA  91773
(909) 592-7120
(909) 592-1790 fax
hq@seawestinc.com
 

Although a small company, it appears that Sea West Enterprises, Inc. has carved out a niche market in the "high altitude-high tech" construction arena where they are fast becoming the company of choice for many scientific and communication projects around the country.

Sea West Enterprises, Inc. was involved in the development of the CHARA Array from the moment the first shovel struck the mountain.  Initially, brought into the project as the prime contractor, Sea West quickly took over major portions of the design engineering elements of the project.  This included the concept, design and installation of the six "robotic" looking telescope enclosures airlifted to their mountain top homes last January.

Eric Simison, CEO of Sea West said, "The success of this project has been the result of Dr. Hal McAlister's creative thought, dedication, and determination and that of his science team members Dr. Stephen Ridgway, Dr. Theo tenBrummelaar, Dr. Nils Turner and Dr. Laszlo Sturmann. Bob Cadman and the other CHARA staff members have been invaluable in providing guidance and information throughout the life of this project."

"In creating a functional array, CHARA and Sea West have proven to be a winning team. I am very proud to be associated with the CHARA Array project".

Currently, Sea West is under contract to American Tower Corporation to construct mountain top telecommunication facilities at several western state locations and have recently completed first phase engineering studies for a telescope to be installed by the United Kingdom on the island of Maui. Science based projects on mountain top locations in New Mexico and Texas may also be on the horizon for this lean, aggressive firm.

For Immediate Release:
Erickson Air-Crane / Sea West Enterprises, Inc. Mt. Wilson, CA

For more information, contact:
Mr. Eric Simison – CEO
Sea West Enterprises, Inc.
San Dimas, CA  91773
(909) 592-7120
(909) 592-1790 fax
hq@seawestinc.com

On January 22nd, Erickson Air-Crane Company will team up with Sea West Enterprises, Inc. in San Dimas, California to airlift six state of the art telescope enclosures at the Mount Wilson Observatory in Southern California.  The operation is part of a multi year project being conducted by Georgia State University with matching funds from the National Science Foundation.

The seven ton, 28-foot tall structures were designed and built for Georgia State University by Eric Simison, President of Sea West Enterprises, Inc., as part of a new generation optical array.  Each of the computer controlled enclosures complete with domes will be installed at remote sites around the historical observatory.

The unique design of these structures affords not only operational advantages to the astronomers but also a minimal amount of environmental impact to mountain terrain.  As a compliment to the installation Erickson Air-Crane services further reduce the amount of manpower and equipment required at each of the mountain top locations.