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  • Geophysics
  • Instrumentation Engineering

Background:

  • Rotating gravity gradiometers are vital for airborne mineral exploration.
  • Vibration in the audio frequency band negatively impacts gradiometer performance, likely due to translation-to-rotation coupling.
  • The DC gravity gradient signal is proportional to the square of the third time derivative of position (jerk squared).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design a lightweight, broadband acoustic shield and vibration isolator for airborne gravity gradiometers.
  • To mitigate the effects of audio frequency band vibrations on instrument performance.

Main Methods:

  • The study focused on vibration-isolated spherical shell structures for the isolator design.
  • Performance data and flight test data were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The developed isolator demonstrated effectiveness in reducing vibration.
  • Flight tests showed a 14% reduction in gravity gradient noise compared to an unshielded instrument.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed vibration isolator design is effective for airborne gravity gradiometer applications.
  • Implementing such isolators can significantly improve the accuracy and reliability of mineral exploration surveys.