ISSN:
1432-1157
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
Notes:
Abstract We describe an improved nondestructive technique for density measurement based on gamma-ray absorption that permits construction of high-resolution density profiles of marine sediment cores. The system is capable of resolving vertical density variations with a spatial resolution of 4 mm and absolute accuracy of ± 1%. Comparison with conventional density determination on samples confirms the absolute accuracy. In addition to standard vertical profiling, a core rotation option is included to measure density as a function of rotation angle. This allows the quantification of the variability of density within a layer and detection of inhomogenities like icerafted debris or biogenic structures.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01275415
