Guam (GUA) Geomagnetic Observatory
Station Id: GUA
Location: Dededo, Guam
Latitude: 13.59°N
Longitude: 215.13°W
Elevation: 140 meters
Orientation: HDZF
Sections
Background
The Guam observatory was established in 1957. The observatory is situated on property owned by the U.S. Air Force according to terms of an agreement with the USGS and the Geomagnetism Program.
Other Operations at Guam
- A seismometer for the USGS Global Seismic Network.
- On-site Geomagnetism Program staff help The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center of NOAA with their operations and out-reach efforts.
Customers
- The Space Environment Center of NOAA in Boulder.
- The United States Air Force Weather Agency at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska.
- The Guam observatory is part of the 210 Magnetic Meridian Array.
- Academic, governmental, and private scientists engaged in pure and applied work.
Photos
PCDCP data-acquisition package being installed at Guam.
Paul Hattori outside the office building.
Kat making absolute measurements.
