Computer Simulation of Anomalies Created by an Array of Ferrous Objects in the Earth's Magnetic Field,

Abstract

This report describes a FORTRAN IV computer simulation of a three-dimensional array of ferrous objects and its effect on the earth's magnetic field. The program output is a plot of the magnetic anomaly amplitude versus distance along a path similar to that recorded by a total field magnetometer passing over the array. The array size, object mass, direction of the earth's field and the altitude and direction of the path of the magnetometer are controlled by the user. One hundred and one computer words of storage are required for each pass. This study was done as part of a Range Clearance Technology task leading to the design of equipment for the detection of unexploded ordnance found on military ranges. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA034036

Entities

People

  • R. W. Hemrich

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Amplitude
  • Clearances
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Detection
  • Instructions
  • Magnetic Anomalies
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Moments
  • Magnetometers
  • Munitions
  • Simulations
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Unexploded Ammunition

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Superconducting Magnet Technology