An automatic DI-flux at the Livingston Island geomagnetic observatory, Antarctica: requirements and lessons learned

Marsal, Santiago; Curto, Juan José; Torta, Joan Miquel; Gonsette, Alexandre; Favà, Vicent; Rasson, Jean; Ibañez, Miquel; Cid, Òscar

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/gi-6-269-2017

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https://doi.org/10.5194/gi-6-269-2017

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https://doi.org/10.5194/gi-6-269-2017

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18 Jul 2017

Research article |

| 18 Jul 2017

An automatic DI-flux at the Livingston Island geomagnetic observatory, Antarctica: requirements and lessons learned

Santiago Marsal, Juan José Curto, Joan Miquel Torta, Alexandre Gonsette, Vicent Favà, Jean Rasson, Miquel Ibañez, and Òscar Cid

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RC1: 'Review of Marsal et al., 'An automatic DI-flux at the Livingston Island Geomagnetic Observatory, Antarctica: requirements and lessons learnt'.', Anonymous Referee #1, 19 Mar 2017
- AC1: 'Response to Reviewer #1', Santiago Marsal, 29 Mar 2017
RC2: 'gi-2017-22-manuscript-version Reviewer comments 2017 05 24', Christopher Turbitt, 24 May 2017
- AC2: 'Response to reviewer #2', Santiago Marsal, 05 Jun 2017

Short summary

Commercial solutions for an automated DI-flux are practically reduced to the AutoDIF and the GyroDIF. We analyze the pros and cons of both in terms of suitability at the Livingston Island geomagnetic observatory, Antarctica. We conclude that the GyroDIF is more suitable for harsh conditions due to its simpler infrastructure. We also show the instrument housing design and its control electronics. Our experiences can benefit the geomagnetic community, which often faces similar challenges.