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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 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

2G Enterprises 760-4K Superconducting Rock Magnetometer (SRM)

• SRM Quick Start Guide 378P
• SRM User Guide 368X

D-TECH D-2000 A/F Demagnetizer

• D2000 AF Demag Quick Start Guide
• DTech User Guide 378P
• DTech Quick Start Guide 378P

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 378P

Paleomagnetics Lab Support Equipment

• Cryomech Compressor and Haskris Chiller