Student using magnetometer (IMAGE) Binghamton University Caption Natalia Romanzo, a master's student in sustainable communities at Binghamton University, wears a Geometrics G-858 cesium vapor magnetometer and battery pack on August 8, 2019. The sensing equipment, which weighs about 40 pounds, is still being used, but drones are increasingly providing a more practical alternative for remote sensing. Timothy de Smet, Environmental Visualization, Research Assistant Professor with the First-Year Research Immersion Program, helps Natalia with the pack. Credit Binghamton University, State University of New York Usage Restrictions The image may only be used with appropriate caption or credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.