Tripod modification of sphincter corer : construction, operation, core extrusion and sampling efficiency
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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.
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Technical Report: Burke, John C., Hamblin, Robert E., Casso, Susan A., "Tripod modification of sphincter corer : construction, operation, core extrusion and sampling efficiency", 1983-09, DOI:10.1575/1912/8906, https://hdl.handle.net/1912/8906Related items
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