Developer: Saint Petersburg Mining University
Industry
Technologies for prospecting, exploration, development of mineral deposits and their extraction
Project Scientific Team
Head: Vladimir Stefanovich Litvinenko Scientific team: Vladimir Leonidovich Trushko
Scientific novelty
The technology enables direct research of the water column and bottom surface of Antarctic subglacial lakes, as well as the collection of core samples and bottom sediments to study Earth's paleoclimate. A method for environmentally clean penetration into Antarctic subglacial water bodies via a borehole and a sealed delivery module for sterile sampling of bottom sediments while preserving natural environmental conditions has been developed.
Advantages
The technology allows for the sterile collection of core samples and bottom sediments from subglacial water bodies, as well as the fixation and preservation of samples under natural environmental conditions during their recovery to the surface and storage.
Commercial implementation
By countries participating in the Antarctic Treaty (56 states) when conducting scientific research on subglacial lakes and Earth's paleoclimate for the benefit of all mankind. Practical implementation is carried out during the study of the subglacial Lake Vostok in Antarctica.
Development stage
Prototype
Required Investment
15,000,000.00 RUB
Investor's share in the project
50%
Protection documents
Patent No. 2758051
Participation in competitions
Russian Federation Government Prize in Science and Technology for 2019.
Investments
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