Antarctic Geomagnetic Field Variation Measurements from 2018

Variation of the geomagnetic field was measured by a search-coil magnetometer at Jang Bogo Station in Antarctica. The data supports the study of ultra-low frequency wave activity in the southern high-latitude region. It was collected by the organization AMD_KOPRI and last updated in September 2018.

Use Cases

• Analyzing ultra-low frequency wave activity patterns from the search-coil magnetometer time-series data.
• Correlating geomagnetic field variations with solar wind data to study space weather events.
• Modeling the propagation characteristics of ULF waves in the Antarctic high-latitude region.
• Investigating diurnal or seasonal trends in geomagnetic activity from the 2018 measurement period.

Strengths

• Data originates from a dedicated Antarctic research station, providing high-latitude measurements.
• Focuses on the specific 2018 period, offering a temporally bounded snapshot for analysis.

Limitations

• The dataset's size, row count, and specific temporal coverage within 2018 are unknown.
• Lacks documented column definitions and sample data, complicating initial assessment.
• Data is from a single geographic location, limiting spatial analysis of phenomena.

Provenance

Source

AMD_KOPRI via NASA Earthdata.

Collection Method

Measured by a search-coil magnetometer.

Time Range

2018

Freshness

Data is from 2018 with no indicated update frequency, representing a static snapshot.

Geography

Jang Bogo Station, Antarctica.