The Geomagnetic Observatory on Tristan da Cunha: Setup, Operation and Experiences

Abstract

The island Tristan da Cunha is located in the South Atlantic Anomaly, and until recently the area has been one of the largest gaps in the global geomagnetic observatory network. As part of the Danish project SAADAN we set up a geomagnetic observatory on the island. Here we report on how we established the observatory in 2009 and on its operation in 2010.

Keywords

• Geomagnetic observatory
• Tristan da Cunha
• South Atlantic Magnetic Anomaly
• South Atlantic Anomaly