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Building the Enhanced Hot Water Drill (EHWD)

Attaching calipers

Attaching calipers

Item Information

  • Date: 11/21/2006
  • Full Size: 960x1280 (3.20" by 4.27" at 300dpi)
  • File Format: image/jpeg
  • Description:
    Calipers on the drill head send a serial data string to the surface in addition to a pressure sensor that lets the drillers figure out the drill depth. This information allows the drillers to decide whether or not the hole has met the required dimensions.

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IceCube Gallery › Building the Enhanced Hot Water Drill (EHWD)

Welding the Hose ReelLocating end framesAligning end frames on skisSled and drumMoving drum
Assembling the reelAssembling the hose reelAssembling the hose reelDrum on its way outOutfitting the MDSs
The Main Heating PlantAdding heatersGenerator heading outSkis for the South PoleEHWD Electronics
Working on the EHWDEHWDThe drill headAttaching calipersThe drill head system
The drill head systemThe drill headMDS leaving for South PoleMDS leavingTower Operation Workshop on its way
The drill towerThe drill towerPacking the towerDCC deplaningPower Distribution Module (PDM) onto skis
Moving PDM on skisAssembling the DSHRAssembling the DSHRReel AssemblyReel Assembly Team