Proceedings of the XIV IAGA Workshop on Geomagnetic Observatory Instruments, Data Acquisition, and Processing - Preface

The XIVth IAGA Workshop on Geomagnetic Observatory Instruments, Data Acquisition, and Processing was the first of its kind to take place in China, the country regarded as the birthplace of geomagnetism. These workshops are scheduled to take place every 2 years, and as such, it is an important meeting for all magnetic observatories to attend. These workshops serve to provide the standard of observation and measurement techniques. The purpose of the XIVth IAGA Workshop on Geomagnetic Observatory Instruments, Data Acquisition, and Processing is to examine the practical and theoretical challenges of observations of the Earth’s magnetic field at Geomagnetic Observatories. The fundamental goal of the Workshop was the exchange of information, tools, and experience relating to the methodology of such observations. The Workshop was divided into two parts: measurement sessions and scientific sessions. It also included lectures and training sessions related to magnetic observations. The Workshop was attended by approximately 80 participants with 45 participants coming from countries outside China.