Fluxgate Magnetometer

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf magnetometer
gptkbp:alternativeTo optically pumped magnetometer
proton precession magnetometer
gptkbp:component excitation coil
ferromagnetic core
sense coil
gptkbp:detects DC and low-frequency AC magnetic fields
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fluxgate Magnetometer
gptkbp:introducedIn 1930s
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:F._G._Smith
gptkbp:measures vector components of magnetic field
gptkbp:output electrical signal proportional to magnetic field
gptkbp:principle nonlinear magnetization of ferromagnetic cores
gptkbp:requires gptkb:battery
gptkbp:sensitivity high
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:NASA
gptkb:US_Geological_Survey
gptkbp:usedFor space weather monitoring
measuring magnetic fields
mineral exploration
earthquake prediction research
magnetic field mapping
archaeological surveys
compass systems
detecting submarines
magnetic anomaly detection
satellite attitude control
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:navigation
gptkb:satellite
geophysics
military applications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:THEMIS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6