Centre of Geophysical Monitoring offers Geomagnetical observations services to customers under an outsourcing agreement and/or subcontracting and is looking for partners interested in a distribution services agreement.

The geomagnetic field recorded on the Earth's surface and in near-Earth space can be divided into internal and external. The source of the Earth's internal magnetic field is processes occurring within its interior. The internal field changes slowly—over tens and hundreds of years (secular variations). The external field is formed by the complex and highly variable spatial structure of electric currents in the Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere, generated under the influence of the Sun.

Geomagnetic activity is generated by relatively short-term variations in the external magnetic field caused by solar activity. The effect of magnetospheric and ionospheric currents is observed on Earth as deviations in magnetic field parameters—on time scales ranging from seconds to tens of hours. Increased levels of geomagnetic activity and geomagnetic variations of extreme amplitude can pose a hazard to technological systems (power lines, pipelines, satellites, etc.). Therefore, real-time geomagnetic monitoring is essential for ensuring technological safety. Long-term observations of changes in the internal field are also important for understanding the causes of its evolution.

Continuous measurements of geomagnetic field parameters are conducted at observatories around the world. Modern magnetic observatories are high-tech facilities that operate for long periods and provide highly accurate, real-time recording of the magnetic field, allowing for the determination of both secular and short-period variations.

Geomagnetical observations are conducted by the Minsk geomagnetic station, located at the Pleshchenitsy geophysical observatory.

The main result of the magnetic observatory's work is the determination of the secular variation of the D, H, Z, and T elements of the geomagnetic field, defined as the difference in the average annual values ​​of the geomagnetic field elements between the following and the preceding year.

Information is available on the Center's website here.

The current geomagnetic situation can be found on the Center's website here.

Advantages.
Ensures 24/7 real-time monitoring of the geomagnetic field, which is critical for protecting power lines, pipelines, and satellites from magnetic storms.

Identification of secular changes in field elements (D, H, Z, T) to understand the evolution of the Earth's internal magnetic field and assess risks.

Integration into national and international monitoring networks, including data transmission to emergency response systems and global networks.

Innovation.
Use of the high-tech Minsk station at the Pleshchenitsy Observatory for highly accurate recording of short-term and secular variations.

Rapid assessment of the geomagnetic situation with real-time data publication on the cgm.by website.

Combination with seismological monitoring for a comprehensive analysis of geodynamics and anomalies.

The main goal of the Centre of Geophysical Monitoring is to carry out special work on geophysical monitoring of dangerous geodynamic phenomena and processes - seismic events of artificial and natural origin, variations in the Earth's geomagnetic field and other parameters associated with these processes. The operating mode of the observation units of the Center is continuous round-the-clock observations.

Centre tasks:
1. Organization of a geophysical service based on continuous round-the-clock observations and the appropriate procedure for processing, analyzing and transmitting data (urgent reports, operational summary, ten-day, monthly, quarterly and annual summary bulletins, catalogs, analytical reviews and reports);

2. Scheduled transfer of the results of processing geophysical information to the Commission for Emergency Situations of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, organizations of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus, executive authorities; if necessary, operational interaction with them in the event of the occurrence of dangerous geodynamic processes and phenomena;

3. Organization of banks of geophysical data, provision of interregional and international exchange of information;

4. Regular preparation of information (updating the Centre's website, messages, articles, interviews, responses to requests) on seismic and geomagnetic conditions for the public, the press, radio and television, and other interested organizations and departments.

Main activities:
1. Organization and development of the national system of geophysical monitoring on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, participation in the Interstate system of geophysical monitoring of European countries and CIS countries, the International Global Earth Monitoring Network;

2. Ensuring continuous round-the-clock monitoring of global, regional and local seismicity; assessment of the seismic situation and the degree of danger of seismic impacts;

3. Providing continuous stationary observations of the parameters of the Earth's magnetic field, assessing the geomagnetic situation and the degree of danger during magnetic storms;

4. Ensuring interregional and international exchange of information with the Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), the International Seismological Center (ISC), the International Geomagnetism Data Center (WDC), geophysical organizations of neighboring and other countries; The Centre of Geophysical Monitoring of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus is a full member of EMSC, ISC, WDS and operates in accordance with international obligations; representatives of the Center are authorized users of the CTBTO International Data Center (CTBTO is a UN organization established to implement the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. The Treaty was prepared at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva and then approved by the UN General Assembly on September 10, 1996. It was opened for signature September 24, 1996 at the UN headquarters in New York.To date, the Treaty has been signed by 175 countries and ratified by 120);

5. Organization of local seismological monitoring in active geodynamic zones;

6. Performance of engineering and geophysical works, assessment of seismic hazard and seismic impacts, including in the design, construction and operation of unique industrial and civil facilities (NPPs, hydraulic structures, high-rise buildings, etc.);

7. Development and development of methods and means of geophysical observations, information and computer technologies;

8. Obtaining new information on the basis of geophysical observations for their use in scientific research.

Customers interested in purchasing Geomagnetical observations services under an outsourcing agreement and/or subcontracting.

Partners interested in purchasing Geomagnetical observations services under a distribution services agreement.