Core Laboratories and Curatorial Services
Instrumentation
CT Scanner
flatbed scanner for collection of computed tomography images
GEODESC
descriptive data capture software for DSDP/ODP/IODP cores
Hyperspectral Logger (HyperScan)
linescan camera for diffuse reflectance spectrophotometry
Magnetic Susceptibility Meter (Kappabridge)
anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility and bulk susceptibility
Moisture and Density (MAD)
instrument for measuring density and porosity
Natural Gamma Radiation Logger (NGRL)
track system for measuring natural gamma radiation
P-Wave Velocity Bayonet/Caliper Gantry (PWB/PWC)
instruments for measuring p-wave velocity
NOTE: P-Wave Velocity Bayonet is not in continuous operation and is available by request
Pocket Penetrometer
instrument for measuring compressional strengthM.
Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (pXRF)
handheld analyzer for measuring X-ray fluorescence
NOTE: Requires additional online laboratory safety training for Radiation Producing Devices
Section Half Imaging Logger (SHIL)
linescan camera for acquiring full-color images and RGB data
Section Half Multisensor Logger (SHMSL)
track system for measuring color reflectance and point magnetic susceptibility
Shear Strength Gantry with Automated Vane Shear (AVS)
instrument for measuring vane shear strength
NOTE: AVS is not in continuous operation and is available by request
Spinner Magnetometer (JR-6A)
instrument for measuring magnetic remanence.
Superconducting Rock Magnetometer (SRM)
track system for measuring magnetic remanence
Thermal Conductivity Meter (TCON)
needle probe for measuring thermal conductivity
NOTE: TCON is not in continuous operation and is available by request
Torvane (TOR)
instrument for measuring sediment shear strength
Whole-Round Multisensor Core Logger (WRMSL)
track system for measuring magnetic susceptibility, density, and P-wave velocity
NOTE: P-wave can only be measured for whole-round cores
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Core Scanners (2)
flatbed scanner for X-ray fluorescence; 10, 30, and 50 kVp
NOTE: Requires additional online laboratory safety training for Radiation Producing Devices
X-ray Linescan Imager (XSCAN)
linescan camera for the collection of X-ray images
Additional Equipment
Core Splitter
splitting table to cut whole-round material to section-halves
Laboratory user fees are available for individual instruments or the whole laboratory. For additional information, contact the GCR Curator.
Current instrument procedures and manuals reflect the JOIDES Resolution environment and are in the process of being modified to reflect the GCR shore-based laboratories.