Micro-g LaCoste’s g Absolute Gravity Processing Software

Description

g 9.0 Enhancements

• Self Attraction Correction Provision.
• Diffraction Correction Provision.
• Drop Residual Spectrum Graph.
• Improved Overall Stability.
• Significantly Improved Reprocessing Speed.
• SIM-X Integration.
• Tele-g Incorporated for SIM-X.
• Minor errors/bugs corrected.
• Improved GPS sync with KRONOS system.
• Updated Live Channel View.
• Added Average A2D values to set.txt file.
• System Beep On/Off switch.
• Laser Lock Detection Warning improved.
• Barometer Detection Error Warning.
• Updated to work on Windows 7 (32-bit) for real time acquisition (and either 32- or 64-bit for reprocessing).
• Note that as of Version 9, g is compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 and above (2000, XP, Vista, and 7).

g 8.0 Enhancements

• Updated Tide Model (Small changes to coefficients).
• Updated Graphics Package.
• Import/Export stability improved.
• Acquisition/Last Processed Date added to project file.
• Average Red/Blue separation added to project file (A-10/FG-L).
• Red/Blue now properly synced with ML-1 hardware (A-10/FG-L).
• Automatic reporgramming of Kronos GPS unit.
• Analog Channels 8 – 10 added for SIM systems (FG-5).
• Added DM.M to DD conversion.
• Failed trigger causes Pause rather than Time-out.
• ML-1 laser unlocks if manually stopped mid-set.
• FG-L standard uncertainty corrected to 10 microGals.

• Note that as of Version 8, g is only compatible with Microsoft Windows NT-based operating systems (including NT, 2000, and XP). Windows Vista is currently not supported. g8 is not compatible with older versions of Windows (95 and 98).

g 7.0 Enhancements

• Real-time stamps on drops.
• Real-time Pause function.
• WEO laser lock detection.
• Support for “Kronos” GPS-based clock system.
• Password security function built in to program.
• New “View Channels” and “Help” buttons.
• Improved graph scale funcitonality.
• Clarified menus and Setup windows.

g 6.0 Enhancements

• Current set mean updated with each drop in Set Window View
• ASCII Import and Export functions
• Email notification during data acquisition
• Newly updated Ocean Load (FES 2004) routines
• Improved file I/O and memory management
• Graphics scales retain user’s choice
• Clarified pop up help panels
• g processing and acquisition version bug fixed
• gProjectMerge now more robust

g 5.0 Enhancements

• Includes and Improves upon all g 4.0 features.
• Fit selection now in terms of time (not fringe number).
• Fit sensitivity plots now included in real time (truncations).
• Support for National Instruments A2D cards.
• Support for WEO 200 Iodine Laser.
• “Large View” now enabled (F12).
• Bug in “Time Offset” fixed.
• “Red/Blue” Sequencing enabled. Allows “L” series lasers to be run in quick succession in both modes, but still spread measurements over long periods.
• Last windows opened now remembered.
• Numerous stability bugs fixed.

g 4.0 Enhancements

• Includes and Improves upon all g 3.0 features.
• Intuitive distinction between project files and templates.
• Save As… opens new file automatically.
• Improved support for point location files.
• New more intuitive location for Wavefiles, Templates, and Point Files
• OceanLoad built into g.
• OceanLoad parameters read in automatically from Information window.
• Earth Tide and Ocean Load uncertainties calculated as a percentage of correction.
• Total systematic uncertainty now estimated in Uncertainty Setup.
• Uncertainty due to gradient now based on size of vertical transfer.
• Support for GuideTech PCI TIA card.
• Weighted statistics used in gravity value and set scatter calculations.
• More intuitive Setup layout.

g 3.0 Enhancements

• Includes and Improves upon all g 2.2 features.
• Improved re-sizing and Tool Tips for the State Window
• Simultaneous plotting of both compensated and uncompensated residuals when Frequency Response applied to gravity fits
• Reorganized windows and menus and removed obsolete functions
• Added analog channel window to view parameters before data acquisition
• More intuitive Convert function to move between DMS or UTM to Decimal Degree longitude and latitude
• Improved consistency between “System”, “Control”, and “Statistics” menus for Gravimeter and Laser systems
• Includes support for new GuideTech 658 PCI Time Interval Analyzer card.
• Backwards compatible with previous versions.

g 2.2 Enhancements

• Includes and Improves upon all g 1.0 features.
• New Security Feature Eliminates the need for User Passwords.
• Uncertainty Class added to “Control” setup sheet for improved description of Total Measurement Uncertainty.
• New “Write to Template” feature allows old settings to be quickly used for new surveys.
• Completed Sets and Drops now added to Set/Drop Tree List in real time.
• Multiple Set Select/Deselect enabled.
• Set Select/Deselect information automatically saved in Project File.
• “Set Break Point” enabled on Tree List.
• “Quick Update” allows discarding or adding sets without reprocessing entire project.
• Enhanced detailed output for Project and Set Output files.
• Project and Set Ouput files now have automatic and user-selected name to avoid output file naming confusion.
• Serial Barometer channel auto-communication seek enabled.
• State Window auto-scaling at start-up.
• System Response enabled for all installations.
• Updated online searchable PDF® help file.
• Graphics display performance greatly improved.
• Backwards compatible with previous versions.

g 1.0 Features

• 32 Bit Code optimized for running on Windows© Platforms 95/98/NT
• Very fast data reprocessing (>100 drop/s rate)
• Easy to use graphical interface with the look and feel of Windows2000� provided by StingRay© software tools
• Numerical and graphical output in scalable resizeable windows
• Incorporates the latest data processing algorithms and IGBN gravity standards
• Conversion of OLIVIA© denisfied data sets (*.ddt) to the g© data format(*.gsf) (Both old and new electronics supported)
• Provides flexible output data formats (including ASCII dumps of raw data)
• Y2K Compliant
• Smaller file sizes for easier portability and internet transfer
• On-line help
• Eliminates problems of DOS© based OLIVIA© and REPLAY© software:
  • Greatly increased allowable number of data points fit per drop (limited by platform memory)
  • User-defined number of drops per set and number of sets per session (limited by hardrive space)
  • Allows individual selection of drops or sets for inclusion/exclusion from data processing
  • Solves the printing problem encountered when running DOS©programs from Windows©
  • Windows© environment allows easy integration of mass storage devices (eg. a CD/RW drive, tape drive, etc.,) for archiving large data sets

g9 User’s Manual

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