Geotechnical and Exploration Drilling in the Polar Regions

This book provides a comprehensive review of drilling technologies in the polar regions, focusing on safe drilling methods in permafrost and borehole monitoring of permafrost thermal states. It discusses the historical development of sampling, drilling tools, and devices over the last 60–70 years.

Format: Hardback
Length: 387 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the diverse range of drilling technologies employed in the polar regions, encompassing both shallow sampling and coring operations as well as deep onshore and offshore drilling endeavors. Special emphasis is placed on ensuring safe drilling practices in permafrost environments. The growing interest in drilling in these regions, driven by geopolitical pressures and the immense potential for untapped resources, has led to a surge in exploration activities. Furthermore, the urgent need for borehole monitoring of permafrost thermal states has arisen to gather crucial evidence of climate change. The book not only highlights the latest drilling technologies but also provides a historical perspective, tracing the development of sampling, drilling tools, and devices over the past 60–70 years. This insightful retrospective offers valuable insights into the past and presents a roadmap for the future of drilling in the polar regions.

Weight: 770g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031072680
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022