The CIRES/NCEI geomagnetism team conducts both basic and applied research in the field of Earth magnetism. We develop data-based models and calculators for various magnetic fields originating within the Earth (in the core, mantle, lithosphere, and oceans) and in the near-Earth space environment (in the ionized layers of the atmosphere and the magnetosphere). These models have a wide range of scientific and technical applications, from investigating physical processes associated with specific sources, such as core flows, to providing accurate headings for aircraft navigation and directional drilling. The group is based at NOAA's Boulder campus and is primarily funded by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) through the Cooperative Institute for Earth System Research and Data Science (CIESRDS) grant.
A companion website provides access to official NOAA data products, models and online calculators. This website focuses on the research activities of our group, including research models, publications, and cloud-based calculators. Both sites feature various outreach and educational resources in the field of geomagnetism. Feel free to explore and contact us if you have any questions!