An Overview of Ice Drilling Technology,

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Abstract:

Significant advances in ice drilling technology since the Ice-Core Drilling technology since the Ice-Core Drilling Symposium at Lincoln, Neb., in August 1974 are reviewed. Three examples are the flame jet and hot water drilling through the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica and the deep core drilling at Dye 3 in South Greenland.

Author(s):
Hansen, B. L.
Author Organization(s):
NEBRASKA UNIV LINCOLN
Supplementary Note:
This article is from 'Proceedings of the International Workshop/Symposium on Ice Drilling Technology (2nd) Held at Calgary, Alberta, Canada on 30-31 August 1982,' AD-A156 733, p1-6.
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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
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Communities of Interest:
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Descriptor(s):
*DRILLING MACHINES, ICE, CORES, DRILLING, ACCESS, HOT WATER, FLAMES, ANTARCTIC REGIONS, GREENLAND
Keyword(s):
Ice drilling, Flame jet drilling, Component Reports
Report Date:
1984 Dec 01