Access hole drilling through the Ross Ice Shelf
| Title | Access hole drilling through the Ross Ice Shelf |
|---|---|
| Publication Type |
Report
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| Year |
1978
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| Author(s) | James Browning , David Somerville |
| Journal/ Publication |
Antarctic Journal of the United States
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| Volume |
13
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| Issue |
4
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| Pagination |
55
|
| Abstract |
Two access holes were drilled by flame-jet through the 1,380-foot ice thickness of the Ross Ice Shelf. The first hole was completed on 2 December 1977 after an approximately 9-hour run. The second hole was made about 10 days later using the same equipment and drilling procedures. |
| File |
AJUSvXIIIn4p55a.pdf (1.19 MB)
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| Categories | Other, Thermal Drilling |
| Citation | James Browning , David Somerville ( 1978 ) Access hole drilling through the Ross Ice Shelf. Antarctic Journal of the United States , 13 , 4 , 55 . |
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