The CRREL South Pole Tunneling System
Figure 2. Tunneling in Greenland
Figure 3. Cut-and-cover tunnel construction in Greenland
THE UNLINED TUNNEL
THE SOUTH POLE TUNNELING SYSTEM
Tunneler
Figure 9. Close-up of the cutting drum
Tunneler-continue
Figure 10. Control pendant in tunneler operating cab
Chip disposal system
Figure 13. Duct trucks
Drill rig
Generator module
TESTING
DEPLOYMENTS
Operational deployment (1996-97 season)
Figure 18. Start of tunneling operation
Figure 20. Extended ducts in tunnel
Modifications deployment (1997-98 season)
Figure 22. New snowblower frame
RESULTS - CR99_010027
Figure 23. Wastewater line installation in tunnel
Report Documentation Page - CR99_010029
CR99_01
Figure 2. Tunneling in Greenland
Figure 3. Cut-and-cover tunnel construction in Greenland
THE UNLINED TUNNEL
THE SOUTH POLE TUNNELING SYSTEM
Tunneler
Figure 9. Close-up of the cutting drum
Tunneler-continue
Figure 10. Control pendant in tunneler operating cab
Chip disposal system
Figure 13. Duct trucks
Drill rig
Generator module
TESTING
DEPLOYMENTS
Operational deployment (1996-97 season)
Figure 18. Start of tunneling operation
Figure 20. Extended ducts in tunnel
Modifications deployment (1997-98 season)
Figure 22. New snowblower frame
RESULTS - CR99_010027
Figure 23. Wastewater line installation in tunnel
Report Documentation Page - CR99_010029
CR99_01