HOMR: Ground-based Vector Magnetic Field Data from Homer, Alaska

HOMR station in Homer, Alaska provides vector magnetic field measurements at a 0.5-second time resolution. The Level 2 data is managed by the University of Alaska network and originates from NASA. The dataset's geographic coordinates are Latitude 59.7 and Longitude 209.5.

Use Cases

• Analyze geomagnetic storm signatures based on high-resolution vector magnetic field data.
• Model local magnetic anomalies based on ground-based measurements from a specific station.
• Correlate magnetic field variations with solar activity based on time-series data.
• Validate satellite-based magnetic field measurements based on concurrent ground observations.

Strengths

• High temporal resolution of 0.5 seconds for detailed event capture.
• Specific geographic location provided: Latitude 59.7, Longitude 209.5.
• Data originates from a known institution: NASA.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Ground-based measurements from the University of Alaska network station.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 04:26:11.679798; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Homer, Alaska (GEO Latitude 59.7, Longitude 209.5)