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Micro-gravity survey

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-017222

A surface geophysical survey method, undertaken on a very small scale (typically station spacings of a few meters), and requiring a high meter sensitivity. Measures the earth's gravitational field at different points over an area of interest. Variations in the field are related to differences in subsurface density distributions, which in turn are associated with changes in soil, rock, and cultural factors. Typically used for cavern or fracture detection.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-017222
FieldEnvironment
SubjectScience and research
ReferencesEnvironmental Geophysics Glossary
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-017222",
  "term": "Micro-gravity survey",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A surface geophysical survey method, undertaken on a very small scale (typically station spacings of a few meters), and requiring a high meter sensitivity. Measures the earth's gravitational field at different points over an area of interest. Variations in the field are related to differences in subsurface density distributions, which in turn are associated with changes in soil, rock, and cultural factors. Typically used for cavern or fracture detection.",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Geophysics Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/micro-gravity-survey/"
}

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