The Geomagnetic Observatory on Tristan da Cunha: Setup, Operation and Experiences

Jürgen Matzka; Bjørn-Ove Husøy; Alan Berarducci; David Wright; Lars W. Pedersen; Claudia Stolle; Robin Repetto; Leo Genin; Laszlo Merenyi; Jason J. Green

doi:10.2481/dsj.IAGA-22

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The Geomagnetic Observatory on Tristan da Cunha: Setup, Operation and Experiences

Jürgen Matzka, Bjørn-Ove Husøy, Alan Berarducci, David Wright, Lars W. Pedersen, Claudia Stolle, Robin Repetto, Leo Genin, Laszlo Merenyi, Jason J. Green

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Jürgen Matzka
DTU Space, National Space Institute, Technical University of Denmark
Bjørn-Ove Husøy
Tromso Geophysical Observatory, University of Tromsø
Alan Berarducci
Compass Rose Surveying, Inc
David Wright
Hermanus Magnetic Observatory, a facility of the National Research Foundation
Lars W. Pedersen
DTU Space, National Space Institute, Technical University of Denmark
Claudia Stolle
DTU Space, National Space Institute, Technical University of Denmark
Robin Repetto
Geomagnetic Observatory, Tristan da Cunha
Leo Genin
EnvirOconsult, Parc Scientifique Tony Garnier
Laszlo Merenyi
Eötvös Lorand Geophysical Institute
Jason J. Green
Geomagnetic Observatory, Tristan da Cunha

Keywords: Geomagnetic observatory, Tristan da Cunha, South Atlantic Magnetic Anomaly, South Atlantic Anomaly

JOURNAL FREE ACCESS Advance online publication

Article ID: IAGA-22

DOI https://doi.org/10.2481/dsj.IAGA-22

The final version of this article is now available: Vol. 10 (2011) , No. 0 p.IAGA151

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Abstract

The island Tristan da Cunha is located in the South Atlantic Anomaly, and until recently the area has been one of the largest gaps in the global geomagnetic observatory network. As part of the Danish project SAADAN we set up a geomagnetic observatory on the island. Here we report on how we established the observatory in 2009 and on its operation in 2010.

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