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Sampling the subsurface: 1 of 10
Here is the setup we use at the University of Wyoming to sample the first 18.2 m (60’) of the Earth’s subsurface. It’s amazing to me how difficult it is to extract relatively intact samples just a few meters below our feet. This photo illustrates how much equipment is required to get a mere 6 m (20’) of rock. On the left we have a shade structure and a table to take notes and inspect the extracted samples. The F-350 is used to carry all of the drilling accessories—some of which can be seen on the ground in this photo. There is a completely separate truck that carries the machine that does the augering and sampling, which is seen in this picture behind the tent and F-350. The tower in the picture has a winch on it and is used to hang pipe so that it can easily be connected to other extensions. The device that turns the auger is also attached to the tower with hydraulics and is used to add or reduce pressure to the drill bit. Finally, our knowledgeable operator is seen laughing behind the F-350.
Sampling the subsurface: 1 of 10
Here is the setup we use at the University of Wyoming to sample the first 18.2 m (60’) of the Earth’s subsurface. It’s amazing to me how difficult it is to extract relatively intact samples just a few meters below our feet. This photo illustrates how much equipment is required to get a mere 6 m (20’) of rock. On the left we have a shade structure and a table to take notes and inspect the extracted samples. The F-350 is used to carry all of the drilling accessories—some of which can be seen on the ground in this photo. There is a completely separate truck that carries the machine that does the augering and sampling, which is seen in this picture behind the tent and F-350. The tower in the picture has a winch on it and is used to hang pipe so that it can easily be connected to other extensions. The device that turns the auger is also attached to the tower with hydraulics and is used to add or reduce pressure to the drill bit. Finally, our knowledgeable operator is seen laughing behind the F-350.