Hi all,
i am thinking about an affordable way to build/buy a gradiometer system, that is light enough, to attach it to a drone. like
http://www.barnardmicrosystems.com/L3_geological_survey.htm
but low budget. :)
a gradiometer uses two (or more) magnetometers, as far is i know. the big planes use
(http://www.picoenvirotec.com/environment/templates/tmp_environment/downloads/PicoEnvirotec_AirMAG.pdf)
Scintrex CS-3 seems to be a popular magnetometer for this. i found that the Scintrex
produces a lighter one, the CS-3L (1,8kg/3.96 lbs).
http://www.scintrexltd.com/magnetics.html
but maybe there is an inexpensive way to built a gradiometer?
an arduino based solution would be perfect. but i found none.
Maybe someone can help out here? Thank in advance!
regards, Joe :)
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Hi Joe,
Affordable? The CS-VL's cost US$20k each, for a gradiometer set up you will need two of them.
Hi Joe,
Have you had any luck since your post in April? Please email me if you'd like to discuss further, sumpterdude@me.com
TKS,
Bob Chaplin