Xcite™ is a new generation of helicopter-borne time-domain electromagnetic (TDEM) systems developed by New Resolution Geophysics (NRG™). AXIOM is proud to be an exclusive provider of this service in North America.

By incorporating the latest new-age, high-speed electronics and sophisticated aeronautical engineering, the Xcite™ system is a new and innovative approach to geophysical surveying.

This state-of-the-art technology provides an efficient alternative to all prior TDEM technologies for the minerals exploration and geoscience mapping community—helping you boldly discover.

Xcite™ can detect, locate and map:

• Mineral deposits
• Aquifers
• Aggregates
• Fractures and faults
• Saltwater encroachment
• Paleochannels
• Groundwater recharge
• Water depths (bathymetry)
• Oil and gas
• Site characterization
• Landslide investigations
• Pre-construction planning

The Xcite™ system was developed using the latest technology by highly qualified and experienced engineers and geophysicists.

Key features of the system include:

• Innovative patented loop design
• Exceptional signal/noise
• Excellent depth of investigation
• Performance in both early and late times
• Dipole moment up to 372,000 NIA
• Logistically superior in setup and shipping
• Time-Domain Electromagnetics

Xcite™ TDEM benefits:

• All raw streaming data is recorded.
• Time gates are selected post-flight, ensuring data presentations can be tailored to all target or application requirements.
• Rapid setup time of only 2 hours for a complete system installation.
• Mobilization costs are reduced due to the system’s compact size when deflated.
• The shock-absorbing qualities of the frame result in a perfectly damped platform producing extremely quiet data or a semi-rigid system.
• Extremely stable flight characteristics.
• Field repairable Innovative design.

System Specifications

General:

• Fully inflatable frame
• Light ~450Kg
• Packs into 3 small (<2m x 2m x 1m) boxes for easy shipping
• 2Hr setup time
• Tx and Rx suspended ~30m below helicopter
• 30m agl nominal terrain clearance

Transmitter:

• 18.4m loop diameter
• 4 turns
• Receiver bucked to increase the dynamic range
• 220 A (up to 350A)
• 250,000 NIA (up to 372,000 NIA)
• 12.5, 25 or 30Hz base frequency fully
• programmable waveform
• Typically 4 – 7mS on-time

Receiver:

• 1.2m diameter receiver pod
• Central loop configuration (Concentric)
• X and Z component data
• Rx signal (as well as Tx current) digitally recorded at 624 Ksps
• Decimated post-flight.
• Adjustable Rx gates extracted from streamed data
• Typically, 50 gates extracted from 0.04mS to>11mS
• Electronically integrated B-field
• Excellent signal-to-noise ratio