An Engineering Research and Development Project to Develop an Arctic Geological Core Sampling System.
Abstract
The primary objective of the report was to produce a lightweight aircraft deployable geological coring unit for obtaining sediment samples from throughout the arctic basin. The project initially consisted of two phases: a planning phase to establish mission requirements, as well as scientific and engineering specification and an advanced design study phase to conduct a feasibility and development study of a new approach to coring in the arctic basin. The design study phase was divided into eight components: (1) Aircraft Deployment/Recovery System; (2) Coring Unit Delivery System; (3) Sediment Coring Unit Subsystem; (4) Logistic and Field Personnel Support; (5) Multiple Sensor Delivery Subsystem; (6) Core Processing and Storage Subsystem; (7) System Integration; and (8) Cost Analysis. The advanced design study phase included examinations of all eight areas listed above. However, the follow-up research and development effort concentrated primarily on prototype design and field testing of the sediment coring unit. This work included a detailed system design, component research and development, and subsystem testing and evaluation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA110658
Entities
People
- Robert W. Corell
- Thomas Mcguirk
Organizations
- University of New Hampshire