Tripod modification of sphincter corer : construction, operation, core extrusion and sampling efficiency
Citable URI
https://hdl.handle.net/1912/8906DOI
10.1575/1912/8906Keyword
Underwater drilling; Ocean bottom; Core drillingAbstract
A 21-cm diameter sphincter corer (Burke, 1968) has been modified by
mounting it in a tripod frame. This modification results in more dependable
recovery of undisturbed surficial sediment and greater penetration into firm
sediment. The device is useful in water depths from 2-6000 m, is adaptable
for use on small boats, is very easily employed on large research vessels,
and can be readily disassembled for more convenient transporting and storing.
Suggested Citation
Burke, J. C., Hamblin, R. E., & Casso, S. A. (1983). Tripod modification of sphincter corer: construction, operation, core extrusion and sampling efficiency. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. https://doi.org/10.1575/1912/8906Related items
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