Project Title

Ice Drilling Program (IDP)

Summary

Event Number:
T-150-M
NSF Agreement

Program Directors:
Dr. Michael Jackson and Dr. Kelly Brunt

ASC POC/Implementer:
Matthew Erickson / Jenny Cunningham

Principal Investigator(s)

Dr. Mary R Albert
mary.r.albert@dartmouth.edu
Dartmouth College
Thayer School of Engineering
Hanover, New Hampshire

Project Web Site:
http://www.icedrill.org

Location

Supporting Stations: McMurdo Station
Research Locations: Mount Waesche, Allan Hills, Dome C

Description

The Ice Drilling Program (IDP): 1) Provides community leadership in ice drilling research and development; 2) Identifies new technology needs and plans technology development and funding; 3) Acquires new drilling technology to support science objectives for new discoveries; 4) Provides the drills, equipment, and drilling expertise needed by the science groups; 5) Enhances communication and information exchange related to ice coring and drilling science and technology; and 6) Establishes activities in collaboration with the polar science and engineering community to contribute to U.S. National Science Foundation's strategic goals for desired societal outcomes.

Field Season Overview

IDP will provide cold regions drilling equipment and support to projects confirmed for deployment in the 2024-25 season, including G-065-M, I-187-M, and I-159-E.