The leading fluxgate gradiometer surveying system
Case Study
Grad601 Survey of a suspected Roman
fort in Pembrokeshire, by Wolfson College, University of Oxford.
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Grad601 is a popular and reliable fluxgate gradiometer system for measuring variations in the magnetic field caused by hidden anomalies in the ground. It’s ideal for locating archaeological and geophysical features, pipes, cables, unexploded ordnance, and other signs of human activity.
The system comprises a Data Logger (DL601), a battery cassette (BC601), and two Grad-01-1000L sensors mounted on a rigid carrying bar with harness.
Key features
- Electronic adjustment
- Push button operation
- Selectable resolution 0.01nT or 0.1nT (Grid mode); 0.1nT (NMEA mode)
- Exceptional temperature stability ensures minimal drift and reduces need for adjustment
- One metre baseline provides ideal depth response for distinguishing important sub-surface features
- Low power consumption allows 24 hour operation with two sensors
- Available modes: Grid (Scan or Survey) and NMEA (Run)
- 50Hz or 60Hz electricity power line rejection
Applications
- Forensics
- Archaeological prospecting
- Unexploded ordnance (UXO) detection
- Pipe, cable and drum location







