Access hole drilling through the Ross Ice Shelf

Title Access hole drilling through the Ross Ice Shelf
Publication Type
Report
Year
1978
Author(s) James Browning , David Somerville
Journal/ Publication
Antarctic Journal of the United States
Volume
13
Issue
4
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.

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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 .
Lead Author
James Browning