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    • World Magnetic Model 2015

    Metadata Updated: September 22, 2023

    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 is produced at 5-year intervals, with the current model expiring on December 31, 2019. The current model WMM2015 is produced jointly by the NGDC and the British Geological Survey (BGS). The model, associated software, and documentation are distributed by NGDC on behalf of US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and by BGS on behalf of UK Defence Geographic Centre.

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    Metadata Date May 14, 2020
    Metadata Created Date September 22, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date September 22, 2023
    Reference Date(s) December 15, 2014 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from NGDC MGG Geophysical Models

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    Graphic Preview

    Declination contour map in mercator projection

    Additional Metadata

    Resource Type Model
    Metadata Date May 14, 2020
    Metadata Created Date September 22, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date September 22, 2023
    Reference Date(s) December 15, 2014 (publication)
    Responsible Party NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (Point of Contact)
    Contact Email
    Guid gov.noaa.ngdc:WMM2015
    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.; S. Macmillan; P. Alken; C. Beggan; M. Nair; B. Hamilton; A. Woods; V. Ridley; S. Maus; A. Thomson. 2014: World Magnetic Model 2015. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.7289/V5TH8JNW. Accessed [date].
    Bbox East Long 180
    Bbox North Lat 90
    Bbox South Lat -90
    Bbox West Long -180
    Coupled Resource
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded
    Graphic Preview Description Declination contour map in mercator projection
    Graphic Preview File https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/WMM/icons/WMM2015/WMM2015_D_MERC.png
    Graphic Preview Type PNG
    Harvest Object Id 44b77c91-2bbc-4aa5-8c10-d725fe2a2606
    Harvest Source Id 5ed471dc-74d7-4fff-9550-9d3d373a7a15
    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.
    Lineage
    Metadata Language
    Metadata Type geospatial
    Old Spatial {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[-180.0, -90.0], [180.0, -90.0], [180.0, 90.0], [-180.0, 90.0], [-180.0, -90.0]]]}
    Progress completed
    Spatial Data Service Type
    Spatial Reference System urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326
    Spatial Harvester True
    Temporal Extent Begin 2015-01-01
    Temporal Extent End 2019-12-31

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