Static Background Post

When performing the Static Background Test, why does the EM61 response vary so much?

A little variation in the EM61 response may not be problem if looking for large response targets. However, when looking for smaller targets, baseline measurements must have as little variation as possible. So why are your EM61 readings varying more than+/-1.5 mV? Good question! I don’t know. That’s for you to discover. Variances as small as +/- 1.5 mV can happen …

DAT31W Post

Why won’t my EM-31 files open on the DAT31 program?

Why won’t my EM-31 files open on the DAT31 program? Well, I promise, it’s not because they don’t like you. However, EM-31 data logger files (.R31) are a different flavor than the DAT31 program likes. So, they have to be converted to DAT31 program files with the .G31 file extension. To open EM-31 files collected on the EM-31-MK2 in the …

EM Noise Post

What is EM-61 noise?

There are four different kinds of EM-61 Noise. Determining the source of noise is important because a target response can only be established when the response is greater than the background noise. Instrument EM-61 Noise The EM-61 was made by design to have little instrument noise. However, the instrument itself is not noise free. A well calibrated and maintained EM-61 …

Geonics Depth

What is the maximum exploration depth of Geonics equipment?

How deep can Geonics equipment explore? That depends on what piece of equipment the user is using. The maximum exploration depth of Geonics equipment that measures ground conductivity and magnetic susceptibility, such as the EM-31, EM-38, and EM-34, is dependent on the selected intercoil spacing and orientation of the coils. In other words, the distance between the transmitter and receiver …