The Pico Lightweight Coring Auger

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.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of Glaciology
Main Authors: Koci, Bruce R., Kuivinen, Karl C.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1984
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000006018
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000006018
Description
Summary: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.