Geothermal studies in Antarctica

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1977 · Antarct. J. U. S.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6112190

Decker, E R; Bucher, G J

This report summarized some of the geothermal studies with Dry Valley Drilling Project drill holes. Data included subsurface temperatures, thermal conductivities, and three preliminary heat flow values. Subsurface temperatures were measured at discrete points in the holes with thermistor probes in combination with three lead cables, Wheatstone-type bridges, and electronic null-detectors. Temperature data for selected drill holes was plotted. Thermal conductivities were measured with the divided-bar systems and techniques described by Decker. Existing basic heat flow data for holes 3, 6, and 14 was tabulated. 2 figures.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Wyoming, Laramie
• OSTI ID: 6112190
• Journal Information: Antarct. J. U. S.; (United States), Vol. 12:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
58 GEOSCIENCES
ANTARCTICA
GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION
DRILLING
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
HEAT FLOW
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
THERMISTORS
ANTARCTIC REGIONS
ENERGY
ENERGY SOURCES
EXPLORATION
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
POLAR REGIONS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
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