Magnetic amplitude


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the angular distance of a heavenly body, when on the horizon, from the magnetic east or west point as indicated by the compass. The difference between the magnetic and the true or astronomical amplitude (see 3 above) is the "variation of the compass."
etc. See under Amplitude, Attraction, etc.

See also: Amplitude, Magnetic

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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Firstly, all measurements were actual deviations in magnetic amplitude from a zero point.
In search of magnetic anomalies associated with haunt-type experiences: pulses and patterns in dual time-synchronized measurements
According to the magnetic amplitudes, the RTP anomalies (Fig.
Hydrothermal zones detection using airborne magnetic and gamma ray spectrometric data of mafic/ultramafic rocks at Gabal El-Rubshi area, Central Eastern Desert (CED), Egypt
At Bundaroo the 25km-long target is interpreted to be a substantial open folded iron formation with similar magnetic amplitudes to the existing Wubin DSO and magnetite targets.
Magnetic Resources (ASX:MAU) Total Iron Ore Targets Extended To 312km And Significant New Drill Target Recognised At Jubuk
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