Metal Detectors: The Depths of the Ground

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Metal detecting enthusiasts discuss the limitations of current metal detectors, particularly their tendency to pick up iron and their depth capabilities. An undergraduate from Lancaster University seeks innovative methods to improve metal detection technology, specifically through Solid State Physics. Ground-penetrating radar and conductivity measurements are suggested as alternative methods for subsurface exploration, with mixed reviews on their effectiveness. The conversation highlights the challenges in developing new detection technologies and the reluctance of individuals to share innovative ideas. Overall, the quest for better metal detection solutions continues amidst existing technological constraints.
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Guys I an Undergraduate student in Lancaster University (England) and I have a passion for metal detecting when I am not in UNI. Over the years I have spoke many of my lecturers and research staff about the depth of a metal detector and its soul destroying ability to pick up iron. Now so far I have been told that there is no other way of looking into the ground other than these
http://metaldetectingworld.com/reviews_pulse_metal_detector.shtml
http://whitesmetaldetector.com/spectrum.shtml

Believe me I am not ready to believe that there is no other way. Please if someone has a bright idea of how to make a new one using Solid State Physics or any other method, then please let me know! Thanks
 
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nanoswift said:
Guys I an Undergraduate student in Lancaster University (England) and I have a passion for metal detecting when I am not in UNI. Over the years I have spoke many of my lecturers and research staff about the depth of a metal detector and its soul destroying ability to pick up iron. Now so far I have been told that there is no other way of looking into the ground other than these
http://metaldetectingworld.com/reviews_pulse_metal_detector.shtml
http://whitesmetaldetector.com/spectrum.shtml

Believe me I am not ready to believe that there is no other way. Please if someone has a bright idea of how to make a new one using Solid State Physics or any other method, then please let me know! Thanks

My guess is that if anybody did have a bright new idea they would be looking into developing it and most reluctant to just give the idea away.
 
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There are other ways at looking into the ground. Ground-penetrating-radar is used fo ra lot of stuff, and increasingly popular among archaeologists.
 


Throw in conductivity measurements.
 


Try googling archeological geophysics.
 


Conductivity is what the MineLab company use, they are really good detectors but not very deep. The radar machine that the archaeologists use is not very effective because I knew one guy who spend £9500 to get one and it was rubbish and he couldn't even get his refund! So any other ideas?
 

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