Boulder (BOU) Geomagnetic Observatory
Station Id: BOU
Location: Boulder, CO
Latitude: 40.14°N
Longitude: 105.24°W
Elevation: 1682 meters
Orientation: HDZF
Sections
Background
The Boulder observatory was established in 1961. The grounds for the observatory are overseen by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the Department of Commerce. The Boulder observatory is that which is located closest to Program headquarters in Golden. Therefore, in addition to serving as a site for routine data collection, Boulder also functions as the Program’s test bed for on-going operational developments. Several new buildings have recently been installed on the site and Program staff are currently working to install a coil-calibration facility.
Other Operations at Boulder
Photos
The Boulder magnetic observatory. Variations and Proton Sensor buildings at the lower right.
Azimuth mark, Absolutes building and Coil building at Boulder magnetic observatory.
Zeiss Jena 010B Theodolite for making absolute measurements at Boulder magnetic observatory.
