Defence / Aerospace
The simple compass with a magnetized needle aligned to the horizontal component of the geomagnetic field has been used since ancient times as a navigation aid.
The superior accuracy and shock resistance of triaxial fluxgate magnetometers extends this principle to orientation sensing in three dimensions for aerospace guidance systems, with the Bartington Mag-03MSES being used in UAVs and sounding rockets. Another use for the Mag-03 sensor is to provide the directional magnetic information required to compensate for airframe induced errors when a scalar magnetometer is used in airborne reconnaissance. If the sensor is required to withstand high shock and vibration over a wide temperature range, then the Mag629 Three-axis Aerospace Magnetometer, qualified to military standards, should be used.
The magnetic influence mine is triggered by localized disturbances in the otherwise uniform terrestrial magnetic field. The Mag-03MSS and the Mag-03RC are submersible magnetometers which is used in magnetic ranges to measure the magnetic signature of Naval vessels during de-gaussing operations. The Mag-03 range of sensors can also be used to covertly monitor the passage of vessels. The low self-noise and 3kHz bandwidth extend the capability to alternating magnetic field monitoring. De-gaussing ranges for land vehicles have been constructed using Mag-03 sensors.
The superior accuracy and shock resistance of triaxial fluxgate magnetometers extends this principle to orientation sensing in three dimensions for aerospace guidance systems, with the Bartington Mag-03MSES being used in UAVs and sounding rockets. Another use for the Mag-03 sensor is to provide the directional magnetic information required to compensate for airframe induced errors when a scalar magnetometer is used in airborne reconnaissance. If the sensor is required to withstand high shock and vibration over a wide temperature range, then the Mag629 Three-axis Aerospace Magnetometer, qualified to military standards, should be used.
The magnetic influence mine is triggered by localized disturbances in the otherwise uniform terrestrial magnetic field. The Mag-03MSS and the Mag-03RC are submersible magnetometers which is used in magnetic ranges to measure the magnetic signature of Naval vessels during de-gaussing operations. The Mag-03 range of sensors can also be used to covertly monitor the passage of vessels. The low self-noise and 3kHz bandwidth extend the capability to alternating magnetic field monitoring. De-gaussing ranges for land vehicles have been constructed using Mag-03 sensors.
In addition to the magnetic sensors, the Bartington DAS1 is a full data acquisition and processing system, designed for multi-sensors applications, and can be used to form the basis of a magnetic signature range application.
The low power requirements and the low noise specification of the Mag648 make this instrument ideal for surveillance applications and perimeter security. A submersible version, the MAg648S is also available. Both can be integrated into multi-sensor surveillance system. The Mag566 offer similar low power performances but higher noise levels.
Unexploded ordnance (UXO) with a moderate ferrous content can be detected using the gradient magnetometer Grad601 and problems associated with soil types and conventional mine detection can be diagnosed using the dual frequency MS2 magnetic susceptibility system.
