Earth Monitoring and Reference Systems

Geoscience Australia monitors and reports on earthquakes, tsunamis and the Earth's magnetic field. We contribute to international efforts to monitor nuclear tests, and provide capacity building to allow the Rabaul Volcanological Observatory in Papua New Guinea to monitor and warn citizens of volcanic eruptions. We also monitor the shape of the Earth in the Australian region, and contribute to the development of geospatial reference systems.

Link to Astronomical InformationAstronomical Information

Resources for calculating moon and sunrise and set times as well as moon and planet data.

Link to Geodesy and Global Navigation SystemsGeodesy and Global Navigation Systems

Such as Global Positioning System (GPS), AUSGeoid, AUSPOS, sunrise and sunset times, geodetic calculations and overview information about Geodesy.

Link to GeomagnetismGeomagnetism

Includes geomagnetism factsheets, data and reports, our capabilities in this area, and governance information.

Link to Geophysical NetworkGeophysical Network

Geophysical data on earthquakes, nuclear explosions and geomagnetic fields to assist with mitigation and disaster management strategies.

Link to Governance - Earth Monitoring and Reference SystemsGovernance - Earth Monitoring and Reference Systems

Australian Government and international obligations governing Geoscience Australia's earth monitoring activities.

Topic contact: feedback@ga.gov.au Last updated: April 23, 2012