A Method for Computing Shallow Ice-Core Depths

Abstract SIPRE-style hand augers usually recover core sections whose bottom is somewhat shallower than the drill depth. A procedure for calculating the range of possible core depths is presented.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Journal of Glaciology
Main Authors:	Whillans, Ian M., Bolzan, John F.
Format:	Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1988
Subjects:	Earth-Surface Processes ice core Journal of Glaciology
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000007139 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000007139

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Summary:	Abstract SIPRE-style hand augers usually recover core sections whose bottom is somewhat shallower than the drill depth. A procedure for calculating the range of possible core depths is presented.