MagIC Method Codes

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MagIC Method Codes

Code	Method Type	URL	Description
SO-ASO	Sample Orientation	LINK	Determining orientation by acoustic scanning in drill holes.
SO-CMD-NORTH	Sample Orientation	LINK	Correction applied for magnetic declination: True north.
SO-CMD-ZERO	Sample Orientation	LINK	Correction applied for magnetic declination: Zero.
SO-CO	Sample Orientation	LINK	Plaster (or similar substance) cap-oriented samples. Thellier 1981.
SO-DML	Sample Orientation	LINK	Determining orientation by deep matter logging in drill holes.
SO-GPS-DIFF	Sample Orientation	LINK	Differential GPS.
SO-GT5	Sample Orientation		Sample orientation uncertainty greater than five degrees.
SO-INCL	Sample Orientation	LINK	Inclinometer. Collinson 1983.
SO-MAG	Sample Orientation	LINK	Magnetic compass. Collinson 1983.
SO-NO	Sample Orientation		Unknown sample orientation method.
SO-POM	Sample Orientation	LINK	Pomeroy orientation device.
SO-REC	Sample Orientation		Calculated from a combination of corrected and uncorrected directional data.
SO-SIGHT	Sample Orientation		Sighting.
SO-SIGHT-AZ	Sample Orientation		Sighting: Azimuth.
SO-SIGHT-BACK	Sample Orientation		Sighting: Backsighting.
SO-SIGHT-GF	Sample Orientation		Sighting: Geographic feature.
SO-SIGHT-LM	Sample Orientation		Sighting: Landmark.
SO-SM	Sample Orientation		Magnetic and/or sun compass. Collinson 1983.
SO-SUN	Sample Orientation	LINK	Sun compass. Collinson 1983.
SO-TENSOR	Sample Orientation	LINK	Determining orientation by tensor tool.
SO-V	Sample Orientation		Vertical orientation of sample only (in drill core for example).