Overview

Shipboard paleomagnetists conduct paleomagnetic and rock magnetic measurements of recovered rocks and sediment for a variety of studies, such as those on magnetostratigraphy, geomagnetism, tectonics, and environmental change. Typically measurements are conducted on the archive half of each core using the 2G Enterprises 760-4K Superconducting Rock Magnetometer (SRM). In addition, discrete samples (~6-10 cm³ paleomagnetic cubes or mini-cores) may be taken from the working half of cores for additional measurements using the SRM or spinner magnetometers as well as other instruments in the lab.

AGICO JR-6A Spinner Magnetometer

• JR-6A Spinner Magnetometer Quick Start Guide

Superconducting Rock Magnetometer (SRM)

• SRM Quick Start Guide
• SRM User Guide

D-TECH D-2000 Alternating-Field (AF) Demagnetizer

• DTech AF Demagnetizer User Guide

Icefield MI-5 Multishot Orientation Tool

• MI5 CreateInclinFile.exe Quick Start Guide
• MI5 Multishot Orientation Tool Quick Start Guide
• MI5 Multishot Orientation Tool User Guide

• Orientation Tool Flow Chart Instructions

Kappabridge (Magnetic Susceptibility Meter)

• Kappabridge User Guide

Paleomagnetism Lab Support Equipment

• Cryomech Compressor and Haskris Chiller