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What's New?

new Extended EMM2010
new HDGM2012


Models are joint research with:

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES).

Geomagnetism

The study of geomagnetism is one of the oldest of the geophysical sciences. The geomagnetic fields have been observed and used from ancient times. Modern uses of geomagnetic data include navigation and mineral exploration. The National Geophysical Data Center develops and distributes models of the geomagnetic field and maintains archives of geomagnetic data to further the understanding of Earth magnetism and the Sun-Earth environment.

Online Calculators
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Declination Grid Calculation Magnetic Field US Historic Declination
new Checkout our new online calculators!
The old calculators will be phased out December 2012.


Geomagnetic Data
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Airborne Observatory
Indices Paleomagnetic
Marine Magnetic Space Physics Interactive Data Resource


Geomagnetic Models &Software
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Enhanced Magnetic Model (EMM) Intl Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF)
World Magnetic Model (WMM) Maps and Images (ftp)
High Definition Geomagnetic Model (HDGM)


Paleomagnetic data, ground observations, and derived indices are managed by NGDC's Solar-Terrestrial Physics Division (STP) and collocated World Data Center for Solar-Terrestrial Physics.

Trackline (marine and airborne) data and derived geomagnetic models and software are managed by NGDC's Marine Geology & Geophysics Division (MGGD) and collocated World Data Center for Geophysics and Marine Geology.

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Declination Calculator


World Magnetic Model (WMM) declination
World Magnetic Model


Enhanced Magnetic Model (EMM)
Enhanced Magnetic Model