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PROTON PRECESSION MAGNETOMETER [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Equipment
  • Space Physics
DEF

A type of nuclear resonance magnetometer that accurately measures total magnetic intensity by the use of the precession of protons in a hydrogen-rich liquid about the magnetic field direction. Precession frequency is proportional to field strength.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
  • Physique spatiale
CONT

[... l'enregistrement continu des variations du champ magnétique terrestre est assuré à l'aide d'un [...] magnétomètre à protons à précession libre spécialement adapté [...].

Spanish

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