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Replicate ice-coring system architecture: electrical, electronic and software design.

Replicate ice-coring system architecture: electrical, electronic and software design.

Authors :
MORTENSEN, Nicolai B.
GOETZ, Joshua J.
GIBSON, Chris J.
JOHNSON, Jay A.
SHTURMAKOV, Alexander J.
Source :
Annals of Glaciology; 2014, Vol. 55 Issue 68, p156-164, 9p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The drilling of a deep borehole in ice is an undertaking that spans several seasons. Over recent decades such drilling has become widespread in both polar regions. Owing to the remoteness of the drill sites, considerable cost is associated with the drilling of a deep borehole of several thousand meters. The replicate coring system allows re-drilling of ice core at select depths within an existing parent borehole. This effectively increases the yield of the existing borehole and permits re-sampling of ice in areas of high scientific value. The replicate coring system achieves this through the combination of actuators, motors, sensors and a computerized control system. The replicate coring drill is a further development of the deep ice-sheet coring (DISC) drill, extending the capabilities of the DISC drill to include replicate coring. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02603055
Volume :
55
Issue :
68
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annals of Glaciology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
130925792
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3189/2014AoG68A014