Gem systems

Overhauser Magnetometers
Magnetometer ‐ Walking Magnetometer GSM‐19/19W
Gradiometer ‐ Walking Gradiometer GSM‐19G/19GW

Since 1980
Leading the World of Magnetics

GEM Systems is the number one

global leader in the manufacture
and sale of high precision
magnetometers.

GEM is the only commercial

manufacturer of Overhauser GEM Overhauser Magnetometer system. It can be configured with additional
magnetometers, that are accepted and survey sensors for simultaneous gradiometer readings as well as VLF. System
used at Magnetic Observatories over
configurations can also include walking mode and gps.
the world.
GEM ‐ Overhauser Magnetometers Taking Advantage of the
Our Potassium Magnetometers are
The GEM GSM-19 Overhauser total field Overhauser Effect
the most precise magnetometers in
magnetometer and the GSM-19G Gradiometer
the world.
provide improved data quality and greater Overhauser effect magnetometers are essentially
absolute accuracy than Proton magnetometers, proton precession devices - except that they
Our Proton sensors are considered the
while providing a robust and comparable system produce an order-of magnitude greater
most practical and robust
to costlier Cs magnetometers for ground sensitivity.
magnetometers for general field use.
applications.
The Overhauser effect occurs when a special
Proven reliability based on R+D
Technically Superior liquid (with unpaired electrons) is combined with
since 1980.
The GSM-19 Overhauser instrument is the total hydrogen atoms and then exposed to secondary
field magnetometer / gradiometer of choice in polarization from a radio frequency (RF) magnetic
We deliver fully integrated systems with
today's earth science environment. GEM field. The unpaired electrons transfer their
GPS and additional survey capability
Overhauser technology provides a unique blend of stronger polarization to hydrogen atoms,
with VLF-EM for
physics, chemistry and engineering. Sophisticated thereby generating a strong precession signal
convenience and high productivity.
system design and solid experience in the field of that is ideal for very high sensitivity total field
magnetics help to clearly differentiate it from measurements.
Today we are creating the absolute
other quantum magnetometers.
best in airborne sensors and are In comparison with proton precession methods,
leading the way in super sensitive RF signal generation also keeps power
The GSM-19 is a standard in many fields,
potassium sensors specially designed consumption to an absolute minimum. RF
including:
for highly sensitive studies with frequencies are well out of the bandwidth of the
super large sensors for research of precession signal and they do not impair the
• Mineral exploration
Natural Hazards globally and now sensitivity i.e. polarization and signal
• Environmental and engineering
smaller and lighter sensors for measurement can occur simultaneously - which
• Pipeline mapping
practical UAV applications. enables faster, sequential measurements and
• Airborne basestation
• Unexploded Ordnance Detection increased cycling rates (i.e. sampling speeds).
Our Leadership and Success in the Measurements can therefore be near continuous.
• Archaeology
World of Magnetics is
• Magnetic observatory measurements
Your key to success in applications
• Volcanology and earthquake prediction
from Archeology, Volcanology and
UXO detection to Exploration and
Magnetic Observation Globally.
GEM Systems, Inc.
135 Spy Court Markham, ON Canada L3R 5H6
Phone: 905 752 2202 • Fax: 905 752 2205
Email: info@gemsystems.ca • Web: www.gemsystems.ca
Our World is Magnetics.
 Specifications
Performance
Sensitivity: Standard GSM 19 0.022 nT @ 1 Hz
GSM 19PRO 0.015 nT @ 1 Hz
Resolution: 0.01 nT
Absolute Accuracy: 0.1 nT
Dynamic Range: 20,000 to 120,000 nT
Gradient Tolerance: up to 10,000 nT/m
Samples at: 60+, 5, 3, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2 sec
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +50°C

Operating Modes
Manual: Coordinates, time, date and
Single sensor and gradiometer modes provide flexibility and fast reading stored automatically at upto 0.2 sec.
sampling and are used for detecting changes in the magnetic field. Base Station: Time, date and reading
Applications include; alteration mapping, structural geology, stored at 1 to 60 second intervals.
Remote Control: Optional remote control
archeology and UXO applications
using RS-232 interface.
Input / Output: Input/Output: RS-232 using 6-
GEM Overhauser Sensor GPS and Navigation pin weatherproof connector with USB adapter.
Technology Along with basic GPS tracking, GEM provides a
GEM’s sensors represent a proprietary Navigation feature with real-time coordinate Memory ‐ (# of Readings in millions)
innovation that combines advances in transformation to UTM and local grid. A survey
Mobile: 1.4M, Base Station: 5.3M,
“lane” guidance system with cross track display
electronics design and quantum Gradiometer: 1.2M, Walking Mag: 2.6M
coupled with automatic end-of-line flag and
magnetometer chemistry. Each sensor head
guidance to the next line allows the operator to
houses a proprietary hydrogen-rich liquid Dimensions
navigate seamlessly while carrying out the
solvent which is combined with free electrons Console: 223mm x 69mm x 240 mm
magnetic survey. Operators can define a
(free radicals) in the GEM labratory to (8.7x2.7x9.5in)
complete survey on PC and download points to
increase the signal intensity under RF Sensor: 175mm x 75mm diameter cylinder
the magnetometer via RS-232 before leaving
polarization. (6.8in long by 3 in diameter)
for the field.

Weights
GEMLink+ Console with Belt: 2.1 kg
Software for Processing Magnetic Data Sensor and Staff Assembly: 1.0 kg
GEMLink+ processing software is provided
with every GEM magnetometer system. Standard Components
GEM GSM­19 Overhauser Magnetometer GEMLink+ provides all of the data GSM-19 console, GEMLink software,
Small and light weight. Rugged plastic visualization needed by the geoscientist to battery, harness, charger, sensor with
housing protects the internal components quickly assess the data quality in the field. The cable, RS-232 cable and USB adapter,
during operation and transport. software provides diurnal correction, profile staff, instruction manual, and shipping case.
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plotting, line path maps and some basic
Total Magnetic Field (nT)

56088
56092 mapping and modeling functions. Files can be Options
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56092
imported/exported to Google kmz format and Gradient Magnetometer, Walking Mode, Multi sensor
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coordinate transformations can be made.
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56092 Available GPS
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56092 GPS Time Only (Option A)
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
Time (1 second cycling)
Standard GPS (Option B):
• 0.7m SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS)
Magnetic Gradient (nT/meter)

4 • < 1.5m non-SBAS

3.5
Enhanced GPS (Option C):
3
2.5
• 0.6m SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS),
2 GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
1.5 • Consult GEM for availability
1 High resolution GPS (Option D):
0.5 • 0.6m SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS),
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Time (1 second cycling) • 40 cm or 4cm accuracy with NovaTel Correct
Sample data (TerraStar Subscription required)
• Consult GEM for availability
Gradiometer data shows very low noise level
GEMLink+ Data QAQC software with multi window
(<0.2nT. peak to peak)
data processing and plotting (screen shot) VLF Option : Frequency Range: 15 to 30.0 kHz with
up to 3 stations. Parameters: Vertical in-phase and

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out-of-phase components as % of total field.

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The GSM 19,19G,19W and 19GW systems come
GEM Systems, Inc. complete with an industry leading three year
135 Spy Court Markham, ON Canada L3R 5H6 warranty
systems
09/30/2015
02/27/2017

Phone: 905 752 2202 • Fax: 905 752 2205

Email: info@gemsystems.ca • Web: www.gemsystems.ca