From January 16 thorough 17, Antenna Transporter FDR (final design review) is being held in Germany. From Japan, Junji Inatani, research expert of ALMA-J antenna group, participated in the review. This picture was taken in the plant tour during the recess of the review. More than 20 people could stand in a row in front of the first transporters frame during manufacture. The transporter will be equipped with 28 tires under this 10-meter-wide frame, and the height of the frame will be approximately twice. (Photographed by: Christoph Haupt)
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