vbid/9783031072697

Description

This book provides a comprehensive review of�drilling technologies in the�polar regions, from�the�portable drilling equipment for�shallow sampling and coring, to�heavy drilling equipment for�deep onshore and offshore drilling. Particular attention is given to�safe drilling methods in permafrost. In recent years, interest in drilling in the�polar regions has increased under the pressure of�the�geopolitical �rush� and the�undiscovered resource potential. In addition, borehole monitoring of�permafrost thermal states is urgently needed to�obtain evidence of�climate change. The�book focuses on�the�latest drilling technologies but�also discusses the�historical development of�sampling, and drilling tools and devices, over the�last 60�70 years providing valuable insights into�a way forward and future possibilities.Typham this is the title: Geotechnical and Exploration Drilling in the Polar Regions