Senior Research Scientist
Developing global magnetic field models that power navigation systems worldwide. Research Scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at University of Colorado Boulder.
Developing the World Magnetic Model (WMM), High Definition Geomagnetic Model (HDGM), and International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) for global navigation and directional drilling.
Learn MoreReal-time forecasting of disturbance-storm-time (Dst) indices and cloud-based modeling of magnetic and ionospheric disturbance fields for geomagnetic storm prediction.
Learn MoreApplying ML techniques for geomagnetic field modeling and forecasting. Organized the MagNet data-science challenge attracting 622 participants to develop Dst prediction models.
View ChallengeCrowdsourcing Earth's magnetic data using smartphone magnetometers. CrowdMag collects geomagnetic observations worldwide, while MagMapper detects orphaned oil and gas wells.
Real-time modeling of ionospheric currents and equatorial electric fields. Predicts prompt penetration electric fields from solar wind using transfer function models.
View ModelResearch on navigation using magnetic anomalies (MagNav). Uncertainty quantification of geomagnetic models and maps for improved positioning accuracy.
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Calculate magnetic declination, field strength, and other geomagnetic values for any location and date using NOAA's online tools.
Open CalculatorAccess magnetic field observations from satellites, observatories, ships, aircraft, and ground surveys compiled by the CIRES Geomagnetism team.
Browse DataExplore the WMM, IGRF, HDGM, and other geomagnetic field models used for navigation, research, and industrial applications.
View ModelsCalculate the uncertainty and error estimates for the World Magnetic Model at any location and time.
Calculate ErrorLive magnetic field data from my backyard magnetometer in Louisville, CO. A fun hobby project streaming real-time geomagnetic observations.
View Live DataInterested in collaboration, research opportunities, or just want to discuss geomagnetism?