SCP-3572
Euclid
~
medium confidence
SCP-3572
Expected annual
$3.2M
One-time setup
$1.1M
Annual recurring
$2.9M
Personnel
9
Estimated initial capital of $1,065,000 for structural, equipment, and lab setup; ongoing annual costs of $2,892,250 driven primarily by staff wages, contingency/geotechnical reserves, monitoring, and legal/park cooperation.
One-Time Capital Costs
Total: $1.1M
Annual Recurring Costs
Total: $2.9M/yr
Cost Scenarios
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Baseline
(baseline)
$2.9M/yr
Routine year with monthly surveys, minimal remediation, NPS cooperation, and no major incidents.
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Minor Incident
$3.1M/yr
Localized sinkhole or small new entrance requiring a single remediation event and modest emergency response.
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single_remediation_event
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Major Breach
$4.9M/yr
Significant contact with other caves or a large sinkhole requiring multi-day remediation, heavy equipment, and extended field investigations.
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multiple_new_entrances
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Catastrophic Breach
$12.9M/yr
Major expansion/merging of SCP-3572 with other systems or sustained hazards requiring land acquisition, long-term remediation, or evacuations.
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Personnel
9 total
| Role | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | 3 | [#16] 1 PI + 2 RAs responsible for geological/biological studies, sample analysis, and research oversight. |
| Drone Operator / Data Analyst | 2 | [#3, #4, #17] Operators for monthly SLAM/LiDAR surveys, data processing, and 3D model maintenance. |
| Security Officer / MTF Agent | 2 | [#9, #11] Field officers for covert patrols and perimeter management in cooperation with NPS. |
| Medical Officer / Rescue Team | 2 | [#12, #13] On-call cave rescue medics and trauma support for permitted entries and emergencies. |
Confidence Notes
Notes provide detailed task lists and wide cost ranges; many line items (remediation, contingency) are highly scenario-dependent, so estimates are mid-range and carry uncertainty.