Gravity and magnetism

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The IcePod focuses on properties of the ice shelf.  We also measure tiny variations in the earth’s gravity and magnetism to learn about the surface of the earth that lies hidden beneath the ice shelf.

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The gravimeters in the tent. On the left is the ZLS gravimeter, in the middle is the IMAR, and on the right is the DGS gravimeter.
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A forklift moves the pallet holding the gravimeters out to the LC-130.
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Dave surveys to determine the precise position of the gravimeters in the hold of the plane.

 

 

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