In response to my inquiry to Dr. Behar, he provided the following information:
> The 2 20KW generators was for electric power, to run pumps, > controls, computers, etc. > The 480KW was what was calculated to be produced from burning diesel to > heat up the water. So we are *not* talking a small amount of energy to burn the holes in the ice. The 480KW would seem to be required over a period of 12-24 hours (the time required to drill the ice holes). Robert == You are subscribed to the Europa Icepick mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Project information and list (un)subscribe info: http://klx.com/europa/