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| Can a Magnetometer Detect Gold | 85 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | General Magnetometer Info | |
| There are basically three types of "gold": low concentration disseminated Gold in ore, placer Gold deposits and solid Gold such as that associated with treasure. Magnetometers are used to find disseminated Gold by its association with mineralized zones which also contain magnetite or other magnetic minerals. Magnetometers are often used in conjunction with airborne electromagnetic surveys to find the conductive ore bodies. Placer Gold is the type found in buried stream channels such as the Gold which sparked the California Gold-rush in 1849. Gold dust and magnetic minerals have been concentrated in river banks over thousands of years. Where there is Gold there is often magnetite and therefore the magnetometer can be used to locate placer Gold deposits. Gold treasure is a different story and being non-magnetic Gold, silver, and other precious minerals are not directly detectable by the magnetometer. The magnetometer can only detect ferrous (iron or steel) objects. If the Gold is stored in an iron box or has iron materials next to the Gold (such as colonial ship ballast stones in the marine environment), there is the possibility of detecting the iron material. This is true for land and marine (sunken galleon) Gold bullion. The vast majority of target search surveys are performed on a grid in a "lawn mower" back and forth manner to cover the area of interest. Lane spacing is dependent on target size (magnetic mass). At a sensor to target distance of 2 to 3 meters there will need to be at least 1-2 kilograms of iron. This can produce a 1-2 nT anomaly that is detectable in a magnetically clean environment. The ideal environment would be in a plowed farm field or the bottom of the ocean away from human activity i.e., away from a port or harbor. You will probably not be able to detect this small of an anomaly in a city or port location. The more iron mass there is, the better the chance of detecting it. Training to use the magnetometer can take 1-2 days depending on experience with setting up computerized survey equipment and a GPS. Processing the magnetic data requires several days of training and would require a geophysical background to interpret the final maps. We provide free software to make maps and estimate the target depth of burial (inversion). If you are unfamiliar with this procedure, we would recommend that you find a local geotechnical firm to look at the data to determine if there are anomalies that should be investigated further. Remembering that non-ferrous materials do not cause anomalies (gold, silver, copper, brass, aluminum, gems) you will be looking for anomalies either associated with the container OR associated with ground disturbance (i.e., gravesite). In this way some anomalies can be detected where there has been an excavation such as a gravesite. In order to understand the process more fully, we strongly suggest that you download and read the Applications Manual for Portable Magnetometers. Other additional resources are available. Understanding how the magnetometer functions and how the earth’s field responds to distortions due to ferrous materials will help you make good decisions about how to interpret and use the data to direct recovery or exploration efforts. | |||||
| What is degaussing? How can I degauss metallic components for my magnetometer setup? | 6 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | General Magnetometer Info | |
| Degaussing is a method by which magnetic domains in metals or magnetic inclusions in other materials are randomized so that net magnetization is minimized. One tool do accomplish this is the “Bulk Tape Eraser” designed to erase data tapes. The method works because the “Bulk Tape Eraser” generates an alternating electromagnetic field, which flips the magnetization of the magnetic domains in the material at 100 or 120 reversals per second (50 or 60 hertz). As the operator slowly removes the “Eraser” from the vicinity of the magnetized material, the magnetic domains of the material individually freeze in one orientation or the other, leaving the domains in a randomized orientation with minimal net magnetic effect. Degaussing with a Bulk Tape Eraser *The procedure is straight forward. Plug the Eraser into an extension cord or Wall socket (the Eraser cord is usually short). Holding the object to be degaussed in one hand, depress the Eraser start button and move it towards the object. Once close to the object or section of material, begin moving the Eraser with a small circular motion and then increase the radius of the circle as you draw the Eraser away from the object. DO NOT STOP the Eraser closer than three feet from the object being degaussed or it will become strongly magnetized in one direction! If this happens accidentally, just redo the degaussing procedure over again starting from the beginning. *For larger objects, run the Eraser along tubing or struts in a circular motion to “bathe” the objects in an oscillating field. Be sure to cover the entire surface area of the object being degaussed. Then slowly withdraw the eraser (while still running) until it is at least 3 feet away. Then release the power switch. *The magnetometer can be used to check the sufficiency of the degaussing procedure. After degaussing, rotate the object close to an operating magnetometer to see if there is a response from the magnetometer. This is best done with a cesium magnetometer operated in gradient mode, but it can be done with a single sensor with one person watching the result and another moving the object near the sensor. Degaussing Sensor Mount Degaussing Pack Frame Degaussing GPS Antenna Limitations of Degaussing with a Bulk Eraser Depth of penetration: The Bulk Tape Eraser can only randomize materials to a certain depth. This is due to the size of the gap in the degaussing unit. A small gap makes for a very large degaussing field at the gap (about 2000 gauss, or 200 million nanoteslas), but also for a very rapid falloff away from the gap. Bulk tape erasers are optimized to penetrate through the thickness of a typical video tape. This gives a typical depth of an inch (2.5 cm). Deeper objects may need to be degaussed using stronger degaussing fields. Degaussing through a conductive chassis: An additional problem occurs when the object being degaussed is covered by a conductive surface (such as a sheet of aluminum). The degaussing field will generate huge eddy currents in the conductive surface which will generate its own opposing magnetic field. This will be evident to the operator because the opposing field will cause the degausser to buzz loudly. This doesn’t hurt anything, but be aware that the degaussing field on the other side of the conductive surface will be attenuated by some amount, so it may take a longer amount of time or multiple passes to degauss the object. The Bulk Tape Eraser is a short duty cycle device. It varies a little from manufacturer to manufacturer, but typically it is rated for 1 minute on and 5 to 10 minutes off. Most have an internal thermal cutout that will shut it off if it overheats, and if tripped may take 20 minutes or more to cool down enough to reset. Frequently Asked Questions Why is degaussing needed? Degaussing misaligns magnetic domains so that there is no net permanent magnetization that would give an offset or heading error to magnetic field readings. Sensitive magnetometers such as those manufactured by Geometrics can be effected by nearby materials that are not sufficiently magnetically randomized. Degaussing does not alter the induced magnetic moment of any material. A piece of steel, when degaussed, is still magnetic because it draws and concentrates the earth’s field through it. However, a degaussed piece of steel is much less magnetic than a permanently magnetized piece. How much effect does it have on magnetic signatures? Depending on the distance from the sensor to the magnetic object and the amount of magnetization, the effects can be very large -10’s of nanoTeslas. Many materials including brass, aluminum, fiberglass and other non-ferrous materials may have some ferrous materials in them naturally or acquired during the manufacturing process. Other materials such as ‘non-magnetic’ stainless steel are hugely magnetic when compared to the sensitivity of our magnetometers. Degaussing can decrease the magnetic effect of these materials by a factor of 10 or more. What should I degauss? The operator should degauss any metallic object that is near the sensor. By “near”, in general we mean within 1 meter but certainly those metallic and non-metallic materials within a few centimeters of the sensor must be considered (this also includes the sensor itself, which could have minute magnetic inclusions in the sensor materials). This could also include GPS antennas, magnetometer cart assemblies (including brass fittings, bolts, clamps), buckles, eyeglasses, boots and parts of backpacks. We would also do occasional degaussing of the G-858 console and batteries. Will degaussing hurt anything? This is a tough question since it is impossible to imagine every conceivable system arrangement that could be subjected to degaussing. In all our experience we have never had any electronics device hurt by the degaussing process. This is because the induced voltages from the degausser are low, and the electronics components have a fairly high impedance at low voltages. It would be safer to degauss electronics while the power to the electronics is turned off in case the small induced voltages cause the device to operate incorrectly. It is always safe to degauss any of Geometrics’ manufactured equipment (including the sensor). On the other hand, here are some things to consider when degaussing some types of objects. Large conductive planes or rings will have large circulating currents induced in them by the degausser (but the voltages are still very small). This induced current will produce an opposing magnetic field that will fight the degaussing field – causing both the degausser and the conductive plane/loop to vibrate substantially. If the device being degaussed is sensitive to this vibration (intricate mechanical workings and the like) then this is a possible route for causing some damage. Also, sometimes objects being degaussed have embedded magnets that are necessary for the device to operate properly. A good example is a device with a permanent magnet speaker inside. Generally it is hard to degauss a magnetically hard permanent magnet, but the degausser is strong enough to at least partially do the job. A partially degaussed speaker (or other object that requires a magnet to work right) isn’t going to work the same as before – so be aware. [Things that have magnets in them shouldn’t be used near magnetometers anyway.] When to degauss and how often? We recommend that parts close to the sensor be degaussed before every major survey event. In other words on a weekly or monthly basis or before a new survey. Remnant magnetism or “Perm” can be “picked up” (domains realigned) when the materials are static in the earth’s magnetic field for a period of time. The amount of time required to acquire a “Perm” can be from days to weeks or months depending on the magnetic “hardness” of the materials. This is also known as the materials “susceptibility”, that is, susceptibility to being magnetized. Also, magnets are everywhere, and they can easily and unknowingly ‘perm’ up parts on or near the sensor. Magnetic screwdrivers, for example, are great for holding steel screws on the end of the driver while starting them into a threaded hole, but they are bad news near any magnetometer sensors. | |||||
| Information about Hammer Switches | 5 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | General Seismograph Info | |
| The hammer switch (trigger switch) that Geometrics seismographs use is a contact closure device that utilizes inertia force to create a momentary closure between the center rod and cylinder located in the enclosed device. The delay from strike to closure can vary based on orientation. The black dot on the switch and instructions were added to assist having a repeatable strike to closure time from usage to usage. However, this is only true for one hammer switch. From one hammer switch to the next there could be a variance however very slight indeed. In SCS there is a setting which lets the user change the sensitivity of the hammer switch to accommodate the natural variance in the trigger switches. To build the switch, we use a tool to center the spring beam in the tube contact, which minimizes the variance in the triggering of the hammer switch between different orientations and natural variations in different hammer switches. Any strike to closure time variance is more affected by the energy of the strike and the momentum produced on the hammer switch. The usage of the black dot to orient the hammer switch for most cases is probably extraneous. We center the beam accurately and suggest the usage of the black spot for mounting repeatability. We left it just to ensure any slight difference due to orientation could be eliminated. Additionally, both the tube and spring beam are Gold plated to reduce and maintain contact resistance. After all this, it depends upon the repeatability of the user’s apparatus. | |||||
| Stacking waveform data (SEG2) files using Pickwin | 4 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | Software | |
| Stacking waveform data (SEG2) files using Pickwin Make sure your dimension size is large enough. To start, select "option", then "Dimension size". If the maximum traces is smaller than the Total number of traces, increase the maximum traces, check “Change dimension size” and click “OK” to change dimension size. Open one waveform file as usual. Open another waveform file as usual. Choose “Append to present data”. If you want to change the color of traces depending on files, change component (2 to 10), check “Change” and click “OK”. Note that color does not affect stacking. Trace color is shown below. If you uncheck the “Change”, all traces are shown black. Confirm Total number of traces. Two waveform files are shown together. Make sure there is no time difference between shots. After importing 3rd file. After importing 4th file. Make sure there is no time difference among shots. Confirm Total number of traces.. All waveform files are shown together. Make sure there is no time difference among shots. Select “Processing”, “Vertical stack”. Select “a. Average” and click “OK”. You may select “Semblance” or “Semblance weighted stack” to emphasize coherent signal. Stacked data is shown. | |||||
| Thoughts on Attaching a Magnetometer to a non-Ferrous Sled or Frame | 3 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | General Magnetometer Info | |
| Regarding the deployment of magnetometers on conductive sleds or carts near power lines: Depending on the proximity of the magnetometer to the sled, elevated field readings may be observe under power lines are a result of AC induction in the aluminum sledge you are using as the tow vehicle. The reason there can be a DC effect from an AC source is due to 1) the strength and proximity of the induced AC source and 2) the orientation of the induced AC field relative to the Earth's field (DC). Our cesium-vapor magnetometers measure the Total local field continuously but report these measurements periodically, e.g at 10, 1000 times per second. For each reporting period, both the AC and DC components of the Total field are integrated to produce the measurement result as a time average over the measurement cycle. If your measurements are being reported 10 times per second (10 hz sample rate) and the AC component of the field is 50 hz, then each measurement will include exactly 5 AC cycles. This AC component will add to the DC component as a vector sum and the magnetometer will measure the magnitude of the resultant vector. Note that the vector component of the 50 hz AC field that is parallel to the DC component will not contribute to measurement results: for half of each AC cycle this field is greater than the DC field and for the other half of the cycle it is less than the DC field by an equal value. This is not the case for the AC vector component that is perpendicular to the DC field: it will be adding magnitude to the DC field on each 1/2 cycle to produce a half-wave-rectified wave form. Specifically, this rectified field will add to the DC field by an amount equal to about 35% of its peak-to-peak field strength in the direction perpendicular to the DC component. The AC rectification described above is only seen on close approach to very strong AC sources (high tension power lines). An aluminum sled can act as an indirect source of the AC fields: the radiated 50 hz field from the power lines is inducing 50 hz eddy currents in the sled and, if a magnetometer is in close proximity of the sled's aluminum plates, it will detect large AC field values. Note that surveying near other large, planar conductors under the high tension power line can produce a similar effect. These would include metal buildings, metal fences, and pipelines. We recommend constructing magnetometer sleds from non-conductive materials. If this is cannot be done, then conducive materials should be kept as far from the sensor as is practical and the sled's construction should not include sheets of conductive materials. Any joints between conductive structural elements should be insulated as well. You can use the magnetometer itself to measure the effect of the sled. | |||||
| MagStation is available | 2 Relevance | 9 months ago | Wei Jiang | News & Events | |
| MagStation, the new MFAM magnetometer base station is available. It's Geometrics’ latest and most advanced magnetometer base station, designed for high-sensitivity, stationary monitoring of the Earth’s Total magnetic field. Please see the product page for details. MagStation Magnetometer Base Station | |||||
| RE: Correct grounding technique for Geode seismographs | 2 Relevance | 1 year ago | Anton Yuriev | Hardware | |
| Thank you for detailed answer. I understood that common practice is separate grounding of each module. Also we will definitely try to shield each geophone with a separate ground, but this will require a large amount of preliminary work. Regarding 50 Hz filtering. We conducted a small experiment in the field to determine the frequencies of background electrical noise captured by geophones. Having set the minimum possible sampling period for Geod, I recorded 9 consecutive intervals (128 seconds each) of passive observations. This resulted in a Total of 19.2 minutes of continuous background noise recording at 125 Hz sampling rate. Then I calculated the signal spectrum from each geophone separately (19.2 minutes of recording), and then obtained the average spectrum for all sensors. For example, the figure in the appendix shows the average spectrum from 24 sensors (red curve) versus the spectrum of an individual geophone (blue curve). In general, I am interested in noise in the 30-50 Hz range. There are no clear peaks at 50 Hz on the frequency response graph. Peaks at 20, 25, 30 Hz are present constantly at any time of the day. In general, the frequency response of passive observation signals increases smoothly with a maximum around 48 Hz. I mean that filtering in some narrow frequency range in this case will not help much in my understanding. Thanks again for the advice. We’ll experiment. Attachment : 24 geophones 19.2 minutes 125 Hz sample rate.jpg | |||||
| RE: Geometrics preliminary MagArrow and MagEx data processing program download | 2 Relevance | 2 years ago | Ahmed Ramadan | Software | |
| Hello Dears, I'm new to Geometrics products and interested in MagArrow. I have some questions please. As a geophysicist, I examined the attached data and applied heading compensation to the measured data. My questions are after applying the 4th difference filter (the last panel in the attached figure) which is very important for measuring data noise especially comTing from the drone. I found the range to be very high and exceeding +/- 0.1, even after applying low pass filter to reduces the sampling rate of data from 20 Hz to 10 Hz. I think one of the biggest advantages of the MagArrow is that the sensor is suspended 3 meters below the drone to cancel out the effect of the noise coming from the drone, so I need to explain that. Attachment : 4th difference.jpg Secondly, in the attached file of the survey, the range of the Total magnetic field data is about 43,000 nanoTesla, while when calculating the IGRF for that region based on longitude and latitude, I found that the range is about 49,000 nT, which is very far from the measured data? Could you please explain to me the answers to these questions because our goal is to explore minerals and not UXO. Kind Regards, Ahmed | |||||
| Is it possible to extend the cables between the MFAM sensors and module? | 2 Relevance | 2 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | Hardware | |
| The cables between the sensors and the MFAM module are flexible circuit boards, and the length is limited to 20 inches. It is possible to remove the MFAM module from the Development kit box and then reconnect it using a ribbon cable. That would allow you to extend the MFAM module and sensors away from the Dev Kit box. Our engineers have tested it to 4 meters. Below are some details about the ribbon cable. The connector on the MFAM unit is Samtec FSH-110-04-F-DH. Its mating connector is Samtec SFMH-110-02-L-D-WT. The easiest option for an extender cable between the MFAM and the Dev Kit is a pair of cable assemblies from Samtec www.samtec.com which has male/female mass terminate connectors put onto a ribbon cable. These connectors plug directly into the MFAM I/O connector and also into the Development Kit. We are comfortable with lengths to 10 feet Total. The samtec P/N for this cable is: FFMD-10-T-60.00-01-F-N The ‘60.00’ number specifies the cable length in inches (which equals 5 feet). We have found that there is generally a 2-4 week lead, time since they are made to order and not an off-the-shelf part. (There is another solution as well if you want to make adapter boards at each end (Dev Kit and MFAM). The exact Samtec mates for the MFAM / Dev Kit connectors are made in PCB mount connectors only, so if you make simple small adapter board to adapt the samtec connector to another connector of your choice. We've done this with ExpressPCB which is fast and inexpensive. A board set from ExpressPCB is about $70 including shipping. Our Engineering Team has a design and parts list they can send you if you're interested in going this route.) | |||||
| How many channels do I need for Seismic Reflection surveying? | 2 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | General Seismograph Info | |
| There is no one right answer to this question. The higher the channel count, the higher the fold (for any given shot interval), and the higher the signal/noise ratio. For land seismic, we generally recommend 24 or higher-fold data. If the shot spacing is equal to the geophone spacing (typical), this means that you must record on at least 48 channels with each shot. In addition, you must have extra channels for electronic rolling. Taken together, this means that for land CDP reflection, you should have a minimum of 72 channels, which will allow you to roll 48 live channels through a Total of 72. | |||||
| Understand Dead-zone, Heading Error, and their importance for the MagArrow | 2 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | Application | |
| Dead-Zones The MagArrow is a dual sensor magnetometer powered by MFAM sensors, but it is configured for use so it only has a single data output. The reason Geometrics has done this is so we could ensure the MagArrow encounters no "dead-zones". A dead-zone occurs when the orientation of a magnetometer results in the magnetometer producing poor or no measurements. The dead-zone angle depends on the location of survey. Since we have the two MagArrow MFAM sensors in orthogonal orientations, the MagArrow Magnetometer has operability worldwide without affecting survey orientation, making it much easier to use for the customer. Heading Errors Heading errors are a type of noise magnetometers can experience. They come from three sources: Sensor Console Operator Magnetic materials in the sensor itself are the primary cause of heading errors. The physics of Cesium and Potassium magnetometers can contribute small amounts to the Total heading error. Magnetic contamination near the sensors, operating electronics, or operator can all contribute to heading error. Heading errors look like herringbone patterns in survey images. Alternate lines can also be corrugated. Dead-Zones vs Heading Errors while these two sources of error in magnetic data are different, there is overlap between them when operating a magnetometer like the MagArrow. Heading errors can be fixed relatively easily in software, where dead zones can be much harder to manage. If a line is completely ruined because of a dead zone then they will need to re-fly the line/mission which is time consuming. Even with advanced users, these sorts of mishaps can happen. Additionally, the closer a mag sensor operates to a dead-zone, the larger a heading error will be measured. With compensation software and a pre-survey heading error flight, heading error can be reduced dramatically to around 1 nT for the MagArrow. Click to view the difference between Raw and Processed MagArrow Data The MagArrow is only outputting a single value as a means to create a “no-dead-zone” system. Obviously each sensor has a dead zone themselves, but with the sensors orientated orthogonally at least one sensor at all times will have a magnetic measurement. By combining the measurements from both sensors it is possible to generate a constant magnetic field measurement independent of orientation and location in the world. If the data from each MFAM sensor in the MagArrow was individually reported there would be gaps in the mag fields observed by either sensor as you fly, rotate, and swing. | |||||
| Do Cesium Vapor Magnetometers Require Calibration | 2 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | General Magnetometer Info | |
| Our cesium-vapor magnetometers do not require periodic calibration in order to maintain the accuracy as described in our published specification when the instrument is operated within specified environmental ranges. Geometrics cesium-vapor magnetometers are manufactured and tested based on the discoveries and the basic designs of Carian Associates (U.S. Patent 3,071,721). This method of Total magnetic field measurement relies upon the measurement of the optical absorption of a particular cesium spectral frequency by the cesium vapor enclosed in a small glass cell. This method is similar to those used in the measurement of atomic emission and absorption frequencies using spectroscopic reference cells. The technique thus relies on well-known fundamental quantum mechanical constants for accurate and precise measurement of the magnetic field. As a result, no adjustments to the sensor are needed in order to correct or maintain its accuracy and Geometrics sensor and sensor driver electronics are designed to either work correctly or to not work at all and to report both the strength of the magnetic field as well as the strength of the electrical signal produced by the working sensor. In this way, the signal strength measurement provides a direct indication of the operational state of the magnetometer while it is running and serves to alert the operator if the magnetometer encounters environmental conditions that are outside of its operating range. Occasional maintenance of the instrument at Geometrics facility should be performed when the instrument's internal diagnostics indicate substandard performance as described in the operator's manual. Please contact Geometrics Support for technical advice and additional information pertaining to your specific model. | |||||
| Battery percentage and status | 2 Relevance | 3 years ago | Magnetics SW | MagEX | |
| Overview The MagEx instrument and the MagNav app both display information about the state of the instrument's battery. Battery state and reporting exist in bands according to percentage of remaining battery capacity: 30% or higher:The instrument has good remaining capacity.The LED on the instrument's power switch glows a solid green.MagNav displays the battery percentage or voltage in black text on a white background. Between 20% and 30%:The instrument has capacity to survey for additional time, but if you will be surveying a significant amount more, start thinking about changing the battery.The LED on the power switch is blue.MagNav displays the battery percentage with a blue background. Between 5% and 20%:You can continue to survey, but the battery is running low and you should consider changing the battery soon.The LED on the power switch is red.MagNav displays the battery percentage with a red background, and periodically notifies you that the battery is running low. Below 5%:The battery is running low, and the instrument may turn off at any time in order to preserve battery health. You should change the battery as soon as possible. Temperature-related effects:Battery performance also changes as the temperature of the battery changes; as the temperature of a battery falls, the voltage it supplies also decreases, and the Total energysupplied by the battery decreases. This means that in cold weather a battery will not last as long as in hot weather. The battery percentages reported in the instrument are adjusted for the effect of temperature; at a given battery voltage a cold battery will display a higher percentage than a warm battery will report. The effects of colder temperatures are not normally permanent; as a battery warms up, its output voltage and energy return to higher levels. Notes about the calculation:The MagEx instrument includes 2 batteries, and each battery includes 3 separate cells. Battery percentages are calculated from only one battery in the instrument - either the single battery if only one is connected, or from the better battery if two batteries are connected. Reported battery percentage is an estimate, based on measurements of the behavior of healthy batteries in instruments in the field and in the lab. Battery performance may change as a battery ages and as the temperature changes. The best practice for batteries is to use 2 healthy, fully charged batteries, and replace them both when the percentage falls below 20%. | |||||
| Differences Between our Standard Cesium Magnetometers and the SX Model | 2 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | General Magnetometer Info | |
| Clarification regarding Geometrics standard magnetometers SX versions and the US Govt. export regulations In this brief review magnetometer specifications are given in terms of both nT/sq-rt-Hz RMS and in Peak-to-Peak (P-P) noise values as both forms are often used to describe instrument performance. The US Government specifies that an export license is required for magnetometers that have a sensitivity of better than (noise level less than) 0.02nT/sq-rt-Hz RMS. Obtaining an export license is not difficult but it does require approximately 6-8 weeks. Not all geophysical applications require export license sensitivity and so we offer SX models that have a noise floor of 0.02nT/sq-rt-Hz RMS. Compare this with our G-858 Magnetometer at 0.008nT/sq-rt-Hz RMS and our G-882 Marine Magnetometer at 0.004nT/sq-rt-Hz RMS. What does SX performance mean in the survey results? When the sensor is deployed at some distance from the “source” such as in above the shoulder mounting for geological surveys (G-859SX) or at some distance (several meters) from the seafloor for G-882SX surveys, the distance from the source provides some natural filtering of the near surface response. This means that surveys not focused on small target detection (20mm ordnance rounds) where the sensor is deployed very close to the ground (<1m), SX performance is more than adequate. Let us consider the G-858 man-portable model. Under low noise laboratory conditions at a sample rate of 10 samples per second, the G-858SX will show approximately 0.125 nT of noise (peak-to-peak) compared to a standard G-858 of about 0.05nT P-P. To understand the significance of this, the natural earth background noise due to geomagnetic micro-pulsations is about 0.02nT/sq-rt-Hz (about 0.125 nT peak-to-peak) at the quietest of times. Micro-pulsation amplitudes of 1 or 2 nT are common and, during active periods, they may be larger than 10 nT. Any magnetometer will produce a record of the combination of the background noise (micro-pulsations, diurnal drifts, etc) and its own internal noise. If the various noise components are not correlated with each other they will add as the square root of the sum of their squared amplitudes. In the case of the G-858SX, the combination of instrument noise and background micro-pulsations will be: √(0.125nT^2 + 0.125^2) = 0.18nT. For the standard G-858, this combination will be: √(0.05nT^2 + 0.125^2) = 0.13nT. That is, the SX model will exhibit about 30% more noise amplitude compared to the standard model if the atmospheric noise is typical. Unless the survey measurements are referenced to a high performance base station magnetometer equipped with a very accurate clock, the user will not be able to detect any difference between SX and standard performance. If such base station data were available, the greatest difference that would be seen should be no greater than about 0.05nT P-P in the average peak-to-peak amplitude. Such small differences cannot be seen or even detected in the Total field contour maps made for exploration surveys which are typically contoured at 1nT or more. It should be remembered that the amplitude of the geomagnetic micro-pulsations in the frequency range from 5hz to 10hz is not constant; i.e., at most times they will be greater than 0.125nT and occasionally less than this value. Their intensity is governed by the average intensity of the instantaneous global thunderstorm activity and sunspot activity. | |||||
| What are the differences between the standard MFAM and the SX version? | 2 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | Hardware | |
| The only difference between the standard and SX version is the sensitivity is 4pT/rt-Hz and 20 pT/rt-Hz respectively. Here is an expected response with the magnetometer moving past a generic magnetic projectile: In this case the amplitude is about 1nT in Total from peak to peak. The feature itself is quite distinguishable. This is assuming there is no noise in the system. Here is what the data looks like with 4pT/rt-Hz noise: You can see the general structure is still there but there is a little more wiggle on the trace that is associated with the noise of the system. Here is the data with 20 pT/rt-Hz noise: Again, here the structure is clearly visible but the data looks a bit noisier. With some signal processing technique, such as low pass filtering, noises can be further reduced. Please note that in real surveys, detecting 1nT peak-peak anomalies is always a big challenge even with the most sensitive magnetometers due to other noise sources, such as motion noises and environmental noises. Therefore, SX version is in general NOT the limiting factor for conducting surveys. To understand this concept better, you can use the magnetic gradient tool developed by our partner in the UK, Geomatrix Earth Science. | |||||
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