The NextMAG Rugged is a high-performance, hardened magnetometer engineered specifically for continuous, unattended deployment in demanding industrial environments.
Built around Nextage’s science-grade three-axis magneto-inductive sensor suite and an integrated Raspberry Pi single-board computer, this ruggedized system brings research-quality geomagnetic monitoring and anomaly detection to the field at a fraction of the cost of traditional, high-maintenance equipment.
Key Features & Industrial Capabilities:
- Science-Grade Precision: Delivers a 4 pT/√Hz noise floor with an active measurement
range of ±1100 µT and custom temperature-calibrated data stability. - Ruggedized Construction: Features a wide operating temperature range (−40°C to
+85°C), enhanced EMI considerations, and a rugged-rated PWR/IO connector designed
for harsh, real-world deployment. - Integrated Sensor Suite: Features an on-board concurrent GNSS/GPS module for
precise time-stamping (20 ns RMS), a 6-axis IMU for orientation and tracking, and a high-
precision temperature sensor for real-time thermal compensation. - Industrial Connectivity & Cloud Integration: Operates on the headless NextMAG
Rugged OS and seamlessly integrates with the Nextage online data platform for real-time
B-field upload and data visualization via a user-friendly, web-based Data Explorer. - Flexible Sampling: Fully configurable sampling rates (from 0.075 Hz to 600 Hz) with
support for Continuous Measurement Mode (CMM) to suit your custom operational
workflows.
Target Industrial Applications:
- Infrastructure & Power: Subsurface pipeline inspection, power grid monitoring, and
structural magnetic anomaly detection (MAD). - Energy & Surveying: Oil and gas exploration surveys, subsurface mapping, and
archaeological magnetometry. - Navigation & Autonomous Systems: Ground truth calibration for compasses,
UAV/autonomous vehicle heading references, and inertial navigation aid. - Environmental Monitoring: Seismic precursor tracking, volcanic activity observation,
and real-time space weather or solar storm monitoring.
