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RESOLVE bird flying to collect airborne electromagnetic data

2015 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Power lines present challenges in data collection and analyses of airborne electromagnetic data near Sioux Falls, SD. The bird is suspended from a helicopter as it transmits and receives electromagnetic signals to the ground, which are used to interpret characteristics of the aquifer. More information on the airborne electromagnetic method is available at https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20163075.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.