Basal Access and Sampling Feasibility Study

Title Basal Access and Sampling Feasibility Study
Publication Type
White Paper
Year
2022
Author(s) Grant Boeckmann , Tanner W Kuhl, Elliot Moravec
Journal/ Publication
White Paper
Pagination
1-26
Abstract

The U.S. Ice Drilling Program (IDP) Long Range Science Plans and community requests have shown increased interest in collecting subglacial and basal ice samples. In this paper, we explore and compare existing drill technology (tethered coring drills, rotary-pipe rigs, and hot water drills). We then discuss development needed for clean access and reducing logistics for each approach. Finally, new approaches including autonomous drills, lasers, and water jet cutting are evaluated.

File
Special Collections ESAWG (Englacial and Subglacial Working Group), Ice Drilling Technology Publication, IDP Documents, SAWG (Subglacial Access Working Group), White Papers
Categories Air Drilling (Compressed; Reverse Circulation), Englacial Debris/Rock Glaciers, Hot Water Drilling, Hydrofracture, Laser Drilling, Subglacial Access, Subglacial Till/Bedrock Drilling
Citation Grant Boeckmann , Tanner W Kuhl, Elliot Moravec ( 2022 ) Basal Access and Sampling Feasibility Study. White Paper , 1-26 .
Lead Author
Grant Boeckmann