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The degree of astaticism is the fundamental parameter of an astatic magnetometer, an instrument used in geophysics for magnetic measurements of rock specimens. The degree of astaticism is formulated with a view to the vectorial character of the defining quantities and with a view to the effect of the geomagnetic field. As regards measuring the parameter, the mirror method is given, which makes use of the positive and negative orientation of the astatic system relative to the north or east. The measure of the value of the parameter is the change of the sensitivity of the system and the deflection of its zero position, compensated for by the magnetic field of the calibration coil. The problem of the degree of astaticism is treated complexly, inclusive of the measurement of the parameter, which in practice is of fundamental importance for adjusting the systems for manufacturing astatic magnetometers.
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Pešina, B. The degree of astaticism of an astatic magnetometer. Stud Geophys Geod 23, 242–250 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01633915
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