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Not that I need another project to work on, but I have been collecting information on building a proton magnetometer and was wondering if anyone would be interested in starting a discussion group on it.
They do not seem to be too difficult to build (ability to read schematics required unless you have a friend that does). There are a couple of plans out there now that include schematics, etc. I should note that they do require modifications for u/w use ... basically housing the electronics.
My thoughts were to build a hand held unit first because it would cost less. If it worked, I would ten proceed to a boat towed unit.
Just to get your interest, I did come across a hand held unit that is being manufactured (there are only two companies that manufacture them that I know of). The cost of the unit below runs from $1900 to $2200.
http://www.divingdiscovery.com/Discover.htm
If you are interested, send me an e-mail. If any of you guys already have a proton mag (I think Jan does) please let me know. I am interested in how far the liquid containers are placed apart on the u/w units.
I'm more than happy to share what info I have found so far on the subject.
Patrick
They do not seem to be too difficult to build (ability to read schematics required unless you have a friend that does). There are a couple of plans out there now that include schematics, etc. I should note that they do require modifications for u/w use ... basically housing the electronics.
My thoughts were to build a hand held unit first because it would cost less. If it worked, I would ten proceed to a boat towed unit.
Just to get your interest, I did come across a hand held unit that is being manufactured (there are only two companies that manufacture them that I know of). The cost of the unit below runs from $1900 to $2200.
http://www.divingdiscovery.com/Discover.htm
If you are interested, send me an e-mail. If any of you guys already have a proton mag (I think Jan does) please let me know. I am interested in how far the liquid containers are placed apart on the u/w units.
I'm more than happy to share what info I have found so far on the subject.
Patrick
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