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Earth MRI Airborne Geophysical Survey Helicopter

By Communications and Publishing
Image shows a helicopter with a boom sticking out front
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Detailed Description

Photo of one of the helicopters that will be used.  The “boom” in front of the helicopter contains a magnetic sensor. It is placed in the boom to reduce the effects of the helicopter’s own magnetic field. Photo by Sander Geophysical Laboratories, used with permission.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.