The induction magnetometer in the Phase II of Chinese Meridian Project

The Earth's induced magnetic field is a result of the electrical current that is generated by the space current system within the Earth's interior. By observing Earth's induced magnetic field, we can acquire information on the space current system and the electrical structure of the E...

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Main Authors: Xizhen Wang, Zhisheng Feng, Haihua Ju, Bin Yan, Xinxin Ma, Zhiqing Chen
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Published: Editorial Office of Reviews of Geophysics and Planetary Physics 2024-01-01
Series:地球与行星物理论评
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Online Access:https://www.sjdz.org.cn/en/article/doi/10.19975/j.dqyxx.2023-015
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author Xizhen Wang
Zhisheng Feng
Haihua Ju
Bin Yan
Xinxin Ma
Zhiqing Chen
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Zhisheng Feng
Haihua Ju
Bin Yan
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description The Earth's induced magnetic field is a result of the electrical current that is generated by the space current system within the Earth's interior. By observing Earth's induced magnetic field, we can acquire information on the space current system and the electrical structure of the Earth's interior, which is an important physical parameter to study the mechanism of space weather events and seismic sphere coupling. The Meridian Project has set up several induction magnetometers in the shape of a "#" along the longitudes of 120° E and 100° E and latitudes of 30° N and 40° N in China's mainland and Antarctic regions, to carry out fixed, long-term, and continuous measurements of the Earth's induced magnetic field. The first phase of the Meridian Project is equipped with 14 LEMI-30 induction magnetometers produced by Ukraine, which have been in routine operation since 2009 and will be integrated with the grid of the second phase of the Meridian Project. Thirteen induction magnetometers will be installed in the second phase of the Meridian Project, which is scheduled to commence operation in 2023. Together with the equipment already installed in the first phase of the Meridian Project, a network of 27 induction magnetometers will be established. China is independently developing the induction magnetometer of the second phase of the Meridian Project. The magnetic core incorporates a new alloy material with high permeability. The multi-piece superposition technology was adopted to effectively gather the magnetic field, enhance the induction output signal, and improve the sensor's ability to pick up weak signals. The test results show that the frequency range of the induction magnetometer used in the second phase of the Meridian Project is wider, up to 0.001–30 Hz; its sensitivity is high, with a resolution of 10 pT; and its long-term operation is very stable.
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spelling doaj.art-c2b6375225b54d47854043c6e712166a2023-08-21T02:39:37ZzhoEditorial Office of Reviews of Geophysics and Planetary Physics地球与行星物理论评2097-18932024-01-01551313610.19975/j.dqyxx.2023-0152023-015The induction magnetometer in the Phase II of Chinese Meridian ProjectXizhen Wang0Zhisheng Feng1Haihua Ju2Bin Yan3Xinxin Ma4Zhiqing Chen5Institute of Geophysics, China Earthquake Adrministration, Beijing 100081, ChinaJiangsu Earthquake Agency, Nanjing 210014, ChinaJiangsu Earthquake Agency, Nanjing 210014, ChinaAerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100094, ChinaInstitute of Geophysics, China Earthquake Adrministration, Beijing 100081, ChinaNational Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaThe Earth's induced magnetic field is a result of the electrical current that is generated by the space current system within the Earth's interior. By observing Earth's induced magnetic field, we can acquire information on the space current system and the electrical structure of the Earth's interior, which is an important physical parameter to study the mechanism of space weather events and seismic sphere coupling. The Meridian Project has set up several induction magnetometers in the shape of a "#" along the longitudes of 120° E and 100° E and latitudes of 30° N and 40° N in China's mainland and Antarctic regions, to carry out fixed, long-term, and continuous measurements of the Earth's induced magnetic field. The first phase of the Meridian Project is equipped with 14 LEMI-30 induction magnetometers produced by Ukraine, which have been in routine operation since 2009 and will be integrated with the grid of the second phase of the Meridian Project. Thirteen induction magnetometers will be installed in the second phase of the Meridian Project, which is scheduled to commence operation in 2023. Together with the equipment already installed in the first phase of the Meridian Project, a network of 27 induction magnetometers will be established. China is independently developing the induction magnetometer of the second phase of the Meridian Project. The magnetic core incorporates a new alloy material with high permeability. The multi-piece superposition technology was adopted to effectively gather the magnetic field, enhance the induction output signal, and improve the sensor's ability to pick up weak signals. The test results show that the frequency range of the induction magnetometer used in the second phase of the Meridian Project is wider, up to 0.001–30 Hz; its sensitivity is high, with a resolution of 10 pT; and its long-term operation is very stable.https://www.sjdz.org.cn/en/article/doi/10.19975/j.dqyxx.2023-015chinese meridian projectgeomagnetic monitoringinduction magnetometer
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Zhisheng Feng
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Bin Yan
Xinxin Ma
Zhiqing Chen
The induction magnetometer in the Phase II of Chinese Meridian Project
地球与行星物理论评
chinese meridian project
geomagnetic monitoring
induction magnetometer
title The induction magnetometer in the Phase II of Chinese Meridian Project
title_full The induction magnetometer in the Phase II of Chinese Meridian Project
title_fullStr The induction magnetometer in the Phase II of Chinese Meridian Project
title_full_unstemmed The induction magnetometer in the Phase II of Chinese Meridian Project
title_short The induction magnetometer in the Phase II of Chinese Meridian Project
title_sort induction magnetometer in the phase ii of chinese meridian project
topic chinese meridian project
geomagnetic monitoring
induction magnetometer
url https://www.sjdz.org.cn/en/article/doi/10.19975/j.dqyxx.2023-015
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