Instrumentation for the PICO Deep Ice Coring Drill

Title Instrumentation for the PICO Deep Ice Coring Drill
Publication Type
Report
Year
1993
Author(s) Walter H Hancock
Journal/ Publication
PICO CP-93-16
Pagination
1-10
Abstract

An electronic data collection and control system has been developed for the PICO 13.2 cm deep ice coring drill. It monitors a variety of drilling parameters including inclination, depth, temperature, pressure, RPM, weight and others. It also displays this data for the drill operator and allows the operator to control speed and direction of the drill motor. The display program allows setting limits on all parameters so an alarm sounds if anything goes wrong. This instrumentation package will be described and some of the data collected with it will be discussed.

File
CP 93-16_0040.pdf (321.04 KB)
Special Collections PICO (Polar Ice Coring Office)
Categories Deep Drilling
Equipment PICO 132 mm Drill
Citation Walter H Hancock ( 1993 ) Instrumentation for the PICO Deep Ice Coring Drill. PICO CP-93-16 , 1-10 .
Lead Author
Walter H Hancock