Developments of a Solar-Powered 40-m Drill
| Title | Developments of a Solar-Powered 40-m Drill |
|---|---|
| Publication Type |
Report
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| Year |
1991
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| Author(s) | Bruce R Koci |
| Journal/ Publication |
PICO TN-91-05
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| Pagination |
1-2
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| Abstract |
High altitude use of the PICO hand auger to depths approaching 40 m is enhanced by the use of a powerhead preferably driven by a solarvoltaic power source. Feasibility of this system was demonstrated in 1981 near Dye 3, a DEW line site in Greenland, when a 250-watt array of solar panels was used to supply power to an electrically-driven powerhead. The cumulative time required to reach 40m with two people was 12 hours. |
| File |
TN 91-05_0060.pdf (49.56 KB)
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| Special Collections | PICO (Polar Ice Coring Office) |
| Categories | Lightweight/Portable |
| Equipment | Hand Augers |
| Citation | Bruce R Koci ( 1991 ) Developments of a Solar-Powered 40-m Drill. PICO TN-91-05 , 1-2 . |
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