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Enhanced Magnetic Model 2015

Metadata Updated: October 18, 2024

The Enhanced Magnetic Model (EMM) extends to degree and order 720, resolving magnetic anomalies down to 56 km wavelength. The higher resolution of the EMM results in significantly improved pointing accuracy than the World Magnetic Model (WMM), which uses spherical harmonic representation to degree and order 12, resolving the magnetic field at 3000 km wavelength. The EMM model provides the magnetic field vector at any desired location and altitude close to and above the Earth's surface.

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Metadata Date May 14, 2020
Metadata Created Date October 18, 2024
Metadata Updated Date October 18, 2024
Reference Date(s) May 15, 2015 (publication)
Frequency Of Update asNeeded

Metadata Source

Harvested from NGDC MGG Geophysical Models

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Declination Comparison of WMM and EMM

Additional Metadata

Resource Type Model
Metadata Date May 14, 2020
Metadata Created Date October 18, 2024
Metadata Updated Date October 18, 2024
Reference Date(s) May 15, 2015 (publication)
Responsible Party NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (Point of Contact)
Contact Email
Guid gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.geophysical_models:EMM2015
Access Constraints Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose., Cite as: Chulliat, A.. P. Alken. Nair, A. Woods. S. Maus. 2015: Enhanced Magnetic Model 2015. 1. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.7289/V56971HV. Accessed [date].
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Coupled Resource
Frequency Of Update asNeeded
Graphic Preview Description Declination Comparison of WMM and EMM
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Harvest Source Title NGDC MGG Geophysical Models
Licence Produced by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Not subject to copyright protection within the United States.
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Spatial Data Service Type
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Spatial Harvester True
Temporal Extent Begin 2000-01-01
Temporal Extent End 2019-12-31

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