RESEARCH DIRECTED TOWARD THE STUDY OF RAPID FLUCTUATIONS OF THE GEOMAGNETIC FIELD

Abstract

Analysis and measurement of terrestrial magnetism; study of rapid fluctuations of the geomagnetic field. Research was directed toward the study of rapid fluctuations of the geomagnetic field. An investigation was made of the characteristics and origins of the natural magnetic field fluctuations in the frequency range of approximately 0.01 to 50 cps with particular emphasis on frequencies from about 0.1 to 3 cps. Field records were made of the fluctuations. Early records obtained for analysis and a study into the relationship of the results to magnetic disturbances and other geological phenomena were provided to Air Force Research Cambridge, Terrestrial Science Group. The work described in this report covers the hardware phase of the installation of the measurement facilities at Strawberry Hill Field site Concord, Massachusetts. A description of the instrumentation and early measurements taken are given. Full time data gathering of the 0.01 to 3 cps geomagnetic fluctuations is in progress at the conclusion of this contract.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 1962
Accession Number
AD0404021

Entities

People

  • Daniel Linehan

Organizations

  • Boston College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Amplifiers
  • Cathode Followers
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Detectors
  • Dynamic Range
  • Electronics
  • Frequency Response
  • Generators
  • Measurement
  • Observatories
  • Recording Systems
  • Signal Generators
  • Time Signals
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Archaeological Resource Survey
  • Superconducting Magnet Technology
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.