The World Magnetic Model is the standard model used by the U.S. Department of
Defense, the U.K. Ministry of Defence, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the
International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), for navigation, attitude and heading referencing
systems using the geomagnetic field. It is also used widely in civilian navigation and heading
systems. The model, associated software, and documentation are distributed by NCEI on behalf of
NGA. The model is produced at 5-year intervals, with the current model expiring on December 31,
2019.
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