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Helicopter towing large sensor

Detailed Description

This helicopter will fly along pre-planned flight paths in the Coalinga area at a relatively low to the ground at 100-200 feet above the surface. A sensor that resembles a large hula-hoop will be towed beneath the helicopter to measure small electromagnetic signals that can be used to map geologic features below Earth’s surface.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

Credit U.S. Geological Survey