The Pico Lightweight Coring Auger

Title The Pico Lightweight Coring Auger
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year
1984
Author(s) Bruce R Koci , Karl C Kuivinen
Journal/ Publication
Journal of Glaciology
Volume
30
Issue
105
Pagination
244-245
Abstract

A new lightweight hand-operated coring auger for use in firn or ice is described. Extensive use of glass-epoxy composites contributes to a drill weight of approximately 1 kg/m in 20 m and 50 m configurations.

DOI
10.3189/S0022143000006018
URL
Categories Lightweight/Portable
Equipment Hand Auger, PICO, Hand Augers
Citation Bruce R Koci , Karl C Kuivinen ( 1984 ) The Pico Lightweight Coring Auger. Journal of Glaciology , 30 , 105 , 244-245 . doi: 10.3189/S0022143000006018
Lead Author
Bruce R Koci