The aeromagnetic survey program of the Geological Survey of Canada: contribution to regional geological mapping and mineral exploration

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences
• Main Authors: Teskey, D. J., Hood, P. J., Morley, L. W., Gibb, R. A., Sawatzky, P., Bower, M., Ready, E. E.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1993
• Subjects: Arctic; Canada; Canso
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/e93-021; http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/e93-021

The aeromagnetic survey operations of the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) began in 1946, utilizing a magnetometer in a bird system towed by a Royal Canadian Air Force Anson. Subsequent early operations were carried out by the GSC-operated Canso and Aero Commander aircraft. In 1961, the GSC in-hous...