Site:
SWPAC-16A
Track line SWPAC-16A
Seismic line
SWPAC-16A
Priority:
2
Position: 42°25.22'S, 167°30.58'W
Water Depth: 4616 m
Sediment Thickness: ~2000 m
Target Drilling Depth: 480 m
Approved Maximum Penetration: 480 m
Seismic Coverage:
Objectives: The objectives of SWPAC-16A are the same as for SWPAC-9B and 5B
Drilling Program: Double APC, XCB
Logging and Downhole Operations: Triple combo, FMS/Sonic, GHMT
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Terrigenous mud with variable carbonate and biosiliceous content