In 2022, magnetic prospection was carried out at the Ravensbrück Memorial on the site of the former nazi concentration camp as part of the course Archaeometric Prospecting at HTW Berlin. Covering approximately 5,000 m², the survey served both as a practical training exercise and as support for ongoing archaeological research at the former concentration camp site. The investigations focused on two areas: the Neue Wäscherei (new laundry) and the Siemenslager.
Using a multi-sensor gradiometer system with RTK-GNSS positioning, the measurements served to identify debris deposits, filled pits, utility lines, and structural remains. The results demonstrate that magnetic prospection is well suited for investigating the complex site, particularly when large contiguous areas are surveyed. However, detailed interpretation of features requires close integration with archaeological and historical research, and ground-penetrating radar is recommended for examining building remains in greater detail.