Real-time geomagnetic monitoring for space–weather-related applications: Opportunities and challenges

An examination is made of opportunities and challenges for enhancing global, real-time geomagnetic monitoring that would be beneficial for a variety of operational projects. This enhancement in geomagnetic monitoring can be attained by expanding the geographic distribution of magnetometer stations, improving the quality of magnetometer data, increasing acquisition sampling rates, increasing the promptness of data transmission, and facilitating access and use of the data. Progress will benefit from new partnerships to leverage existing capacities and harness multi-sector, cross-disciplinary, and international interests.