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NASA satellites use very sensitive devices called magnetometers to measure the magnetic fields of planets. Like very sensitive compasses, these devices can measure both direction and strength of planetary magnetic fields.
Magnetometry 101
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Learn more about how magnetometry works!
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Fluxgate magnetometers are a specific type of magnetometer used on many NASA missions. Learn how one works here!
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This animation shows how a magnetometer is used on a satellite to measure a planetary magnetic field.
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This silent animation depicts how a fluxgate magnetometer works.
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This animation decpicts how three fluxgate magnetometers can be used to get a three-dimensional measurement of a magnetic field.
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This animation shows how iron filings can be used to reveal the magnetic field around a bar magnet. It also shows how a compass can be used to infer the magnetic field around the magnet.
Credits
Walt Feimer (HTSI): Lead Animator
Chris Smith (HTSI): Animator
Chris Smith (HTSI): Video Editor
Chris Smith (HTSI): Producer
Chris Smith (HTSI): Writer
Chris Smith (HTSI): Animator
Chris Smith (HTSI): Video Editor
Chris Smith (HTSI): Producer
Chris Smith (HTSI): Writer
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NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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