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By Geomagnetism Program July 20, 2018

The Boulder observatory was established in 1963. The grounds for the observatory are overseen by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the Department of Commerce. This observatory is closest to Program headquarters in Golden. Therefore, in addition to serving as a site for routine data collection, Boulder also functions as the Program’s test bed for on-going operational developments. Several new buildings have recently been upgraded on the site and Program staff are currently planning to install a coil-calibration facility.

Historic description of Boulder Magnetic Observatory

Boulder Magnetic Observatory Sign
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Magnetometer at Boulder Observatory.(Public domain.)

Station Id: BOU

Location: Boulder, CO

Latitude: 40.1375°N

Longitude: 105.2372°W

Geomagnetic Latitude: 47.87°N*

Geomagnetic Longitude: 321.98°E*

Elevation: 1682 meters

Orientation: HDZF 

* IGRF values as of 2015.

 

Other Operations

Photos:

The Boulder magnetic observatory. Variations and Proton Sensor buildings at the lower right.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
The Boulder magnetic observatory. Variations and Proton Sensor buildings at the lower right.(Public domain.)

 

Azimuth mark, Absolutes building and Coil building at Boulder magnetic observatory.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Azimuth mark, Absolutes building and Coil building at Boulder magnetic observatory.(Public domain.)

 

Zeiss Jena 010B Theodolite for making absolute measurements at Boulder magnetic observatory.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Zeiss Jena 010B Theodolite for making absolute measurements at Boulder magnetic observatory.(Public domain.)

 

Historic topographic map of Boulder Magnetic Observatory location.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Historic topographic map of Boulder Magnetic Observatory location.(Public domain.)

Below are publications associated with this project.

Geoelectric monitoring at the Boulder magnetic observatory

Despite its importance to a range of applied and fundamental studies, and obvious parallels to a robust network of magnetic-field observatories, long-term geoelectric field monitoring is rarely performed. The installation of a new geoelectric monitoring system at the Boulder magnetic observatory of the US Geological Survey is summarized. Data from the system are expected, among other things, to be
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Geomagnetism Program, Geologic Hazards Science Center

The Boulder magnetic observatory

The Boulder magnetic observatory has, since 1963, been operated by the Geomagnetism Program of the U.S. Geological Survey in accordance with Bureau and national priorities. Data from the observatory are used for a wide variety of scientific purposes, both pure and applied. The observatory also supports developmental projects within the Geomagnetism Program and collaborative projects with allied ge
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Geomagnetism Program, Geologic Hazards Science Center
  • Overview

    The Boulder observatory was established in 1963. The grounds for the observatory are overseen by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the Department of Commerce. This observatory is closest to Program headquarters in Golden. Therefore, in addition to serving as a site for routine data collection, Boulder also functions as the Program’s test bed for on-going operational developments. Several new buildings have recently been upgraded on the site and Program staff are currently planning to install a coil-calibration facility.

    Historic description of Boulder Magnetic Observatory

    Boulder Magnetic Observatory Sign
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Magnetometer at Boulder Observatory.(Public domain.)

    Station Id: BOU

    Location: Boulder, CO

    Latitude: 40.1375°N

    Longitude: 105.2372°W

    Geomagnetic Latitude: 47.87°N*

    Geomagnetic Longitude: 321.98°E*

    Elevation: 1682 meters

    Orientation: HDZF 

    * IGRF values as of 2015.

     

    Other Operations

    Photos:

    The Boulder magnetic observatory. Variations and Proton Sensor buildings at the lower right.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    The Boulder magnetic observatory. Variations and Proton Sensor buildings at the lower right.(Public domain.)

     

    Azimuth mark, Absolutes building and Coil building at Boulder magnetic observatory.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Azimuth mark, Absolutes building and Coil building at Boulder magnetic observatory.(Public domain.)

     

    Zeiss Jena 010B Theodolite for making absolute measurements at Boulder magnetic observatory.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Zeiss Jena 010B Theodolite for making absolute measurements at Boulder magnetic observatory.(Public domain.)

     

    Historic topographic map of Boulder Magnetic Observatory location.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Historic topographic map of Boulder Magnetic Observatory location.(Public domain.)
  • Publications

    Below are publications associated with this project.

    Geoelectric monitoring at the Boulder magnetic observatory

    Despite its importance to a range of applied and fundamental studies, and obvious parallels to a robust network of magnetic-field observatories, long-term geoelectric field monitoring is rarely performed. The installation of a new geoelectric monitoring system at the Boulder magnetic observatory of the US Geological Survey is summarized. Data from the system are expected, among other things, to be
    By
    Natural Hazards Mission Area, Geomagnetism Program, Geologic Hazards Science Center

    The Boulder magnetic observatory

    The Boulder magnetic observatory has, since 1963, been operated by the Geomagnetism Program of the U.S. Geological Survey in accordance with Bureau and national priorities. Data from the observatory are used for a wide variety of scientific purposes, both pure and applied. The observatory also supports developmental projects within the Geomagnetism Program and collaborative projects with allied ge
    By
    Natural Hazards Mission Area, Geomagnetism Program, Geologic Hazards Science Center