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IAGA, the International Association of Geomagnetism and
Aeronomy (AIGA - Association Internationale de Géomagnétisme
et d’Aéronomie) is one of the eight Associations of
the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG). It is
a non-governmental body funded through the subscriptions paid to
IUGG by its Member Countries. IAGA has a long history and can trace
its origins to the Commission for Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric
Electricity, part of the International Meteorological Organisation
which was established in 1873.
IAGA is concerned with the understanding and knowledge that
result from studies of the electrical and magnetic properties of:
- the Earth's core, mantle and crust
- the middle and upper atmosphere
- the ionosphere and the magnetosphere
- the Sun, the solar wind, the planets and interplanetary bodies
IAGA encourages free exchange of scientific information,
facilitates international collaboration in research and, through
the Scientific Assemblies it organises and the meetings and workshops
it sponsors, provides opportunities for discussion and publication
of the research results.
IAGA is committed to enabling the involvement of young scientists
and scientists in developing countries in the Association's activities.
IAGA serves scientists and decision-makers in research establishments,
government agencies, intergovernmental bodies, universities and
private enterprise.
IAGA invites scientists throughout the world to participate
in the Association's activities; there are no membership formalities
or fees.
IAGA expresses its views to the outside community through adoption of Resolutions.
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