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Magnetic Susceptibility Anomaly Depth Estimator for Buried Dipole in Geologic Half-Space Calculator

Calculate magnetic susceptibility anomaly depth estimator for buried dipole in geologic half-space calculator given relevant engineering parameters.

Quick Answer

The magnetic susceptibility anomaly depth estimator for buried dipole in geologic half-space calculator computes estimated source depth from the input values you provide.

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Estimated Source Depth (m)
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Result Interpretation

Magnetic Susceptibility Anomaly Depth Estimator for Buried Dipole in Geologic Half-Space Calculator computes Estimated Source Depth in m using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.

Worked Example

Verified calculation

Given:

  • Easting of Maximum Horizontal Gradient of Vertical Field = 0
  • Northing of Maximum Horizontal Gradient of Vertical Field = 20

Expected Result:

  • Estimated Source Depth = 10

Engineering Interpretation:

Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Estimated Source Depth = 10 m.

The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.

Formula / Method

estimated source depth = 0.5 * sqrt(pow(easting of maximum horizontal gradient of vertical field, 2) + pow(northing of maximum horizontal gradient of vertical field, 2))

Estimated Source Depth.

Variables

SymbolLabelRoleDescription
x_max_gradient Easting of Maximum Horizontal Gradient of Vertical Field INPUT Easting of Maximum Horizontal Gradient of Vertical Field
y_max_gradient Northing of Maximum Horizontal Gradient of Vertical Field INPUT Northing of Maximum Horizontal Gradient of Vertical Field
source_depth Estimated Source Depth OUTPUT Estimated Source Depth

Calculation Steps

  1. Enter the easting of maximum horizontal gradient of vertical field in m.
  2. Enter the northing of maximum horizontal gradient of vertical field in m.
  3. Step 1: Compute estimated source depth.
  4. Read the estimated source depth (m) from the results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this calculator calculate?

The Magnetic Susceptibility Anomaly Depth Estimator for Buried Dipole in Geologic Half-Space Calculator estimates Estimated Source Depth based on the input parameters you provide

Why is easting of maximum horizontal gradient of vertical field important in this calculation?

easting of maximum horizontal gradient of vertical field is directly proportional to estimated source depth. When you enter easting of maximum horizontal gradient of vertical field in m, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output

How should I interpret the result estimated source depth?

The calculator outputs estimated source depth in m. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula

What units should I use for the inputs?

Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Easting of Maximum Horizontal Gradient of Vertical Field (m), Northing of Maximum Horizontal Gradient of Vertical Field (m). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results

What assumptions does this calculator use?

This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment

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