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World Magnetic Model
 Entry ID: WMM

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Summary
Abstract: The World Magnetic Model is the standard model of the US Department of Defense,
the UK Ministry of Defence, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and
the World Hydrographic Office (WHO) navigation and attitude/heading referencing
systems. It is also used widely in civilian navigation systems. The model,
associated software, and documentation are distributed by NGDC on behalf of
NGA. The ... View entire text
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Description: DoD software and WMM model is available for download in either C or Fortran.

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Description: World Magnetic Model documentation.
Service Citation
Originators: NGA, NGDC, BGS
Title: World Magnetic Model
Release_Date: December 2004
Provider: NGDC, NOAA
Edition: WMM-2005
URL: http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/WMM/DoDWMM.shtml
Service Keywords
MODELS >SOLAR-ATMOSPHERE/SPACE-WEATHER MODELS Parameter Definition
MODELS >GEOLOGIC/TECTONIC/PALEOCLIMATE MODELS Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
SOLID EARTH >GEOMAGNETISM >ELECTRICAL FIELD Parameter Definition
SOLID EARTH >GEOMAGNETISM >MAGNETIC FIELD Parameter Definition
SOLID EARTH >GEOMAGNETISM Parameter Definition
ISO Topic Category
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
Project
ESIP >Earth Science Information Partners Program Supplemental Info
Access Constraints This site provides access to the DoD software and current WMM model. The
software computes the main components of the geomagnetic field and their annual
changes. The programs are designed to be used in demand mode. The software is
available in both C and Fortran source code. The model file, wmm.cof, is
expected to reside in the same directory as the software. Note: The altitude is
referenced to the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84) ellipsoid.

http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/WMM/soft.shtml
Ancillary Keywords
magnetic fields
magnetic model

Service Provider
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: SUSAN MCLEAN
Phone: (303) 497-6478
Fax: (303) 497-6513
Email: Susan.McLean at noaa.gov
Contact Address:
NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC
E/GC2 325 Broadway
City: Boulder
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80305-3328
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: online
Fees: none
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
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Publications/References
NOAA Technical Report: The US/UK World Magnetic Model for 2005-2010
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/WMM/data/TRWMM_2005.pdf
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2004-04-27
SERF Last Revision Date: 2007-04-19
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