Open AccessThe Future of Ground Magnetometer Arrays in Support of Space Weather Monitoring and Research
Author(s) -
Engebretson Mark,
Zesta Eftyhia
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
space weather
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.254
H-Index - 56
ISSN - 1542-7390
DOI - 10.1002/2017sw001718
Subject(s) - magnetometer , space weather , space (punctuation) , foundation (evidence) , portfolio , common ground , space science , remote sensing , computer science , meteorology , environmental science , political science , aerospace engineering , physics , geography , engineering , business , sociology , law , magnetic field , finance , quantum mechanics , operating system , communication
A community workshop was held in Greenbelt, Maryland, on 5–6 May 2016 to discuss recommendations for the future of ground magnetometer array research in space physics. The community reviewed findings contained in the 2016 Geospace Portfolio Review of the Geospace Section of the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Science of the National Science Foundation and discussed the present state of ground magnetometer arrays and possible pathways for a more optimal, robust, and effective organization and scientific use of these ground arrays. This paper summarizes the report of that workshop to the National Science Foundation (Engebretson & Zesta, [Engebretson, M. J., 2017]) as well as conclusions from two follow‐up meetings. It describes the current state of U.S.‐funded ground magnetometer arrays and summarizes community recommendations for changes in both organizational and funding structures. It also outlines a variety of new and/or augmented regional and global data products and visualizations that can be facilitated by increased collaboration among arrays. Such products will enhance the value of ground‐based magnetometer data to the community's effort for understanding of Earth's space environment and space weather effects.