Sonic drilling to provide contamination-free core sampling of rock and unconsolidated sediment [ 2011-01-01 - 2012-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Brian Jones (Chief Investigator) ,  Alan Collins (Chief Investigator) ,  Brooks, Andrew, Dr (Chief Investigator) ,  Colin Woodroffe (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Rachel Nanson (Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Sonic drilling to provide contamination-free core sampling of rock and unconsolidated sediment. Australia is the world's driest inhabited continent. Understanding environmental and climatic changes, from the temperate period when humans arrived about 50,000 years ago to the present state of widespread aridity, is crucial for modelling future climate change. This facility will provide new generation drilling equipment which is necessary to obtain accurate records.

Funding Amount $150,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities

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