Jeffrey J. Love
I am a Research Geophysicist in the Geomagnetism Program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). My research has encompassed a variety of subjects related to the Earth’s magnetic field.
These days, I work in collaboration with colleagues on three subjects: 1. Using geomagnetic monitoring data and magnetotelluric survey data to evaluate geoelectric hazards of concern to the electric-power grid industry. 2. Statistical analysis of the rare occurrences of extremely intense magnetic storms. 3. Analysis of historical records of past space-weather events and their impacts.
Research theme: Geomagnetic Hazards
Magnetic storms; Solar-terrestrial interaction; Magnetotellurics; Induced geoelectric fields; Space climatology; Geophysical monitoring; Rare, extreme, historical geophysical events; Earthquake prediction; Hypothesis testing; Time series analysis; Statistical analysis
Professional Experience
USGS, Golden, CO, Research Geophysicist, Advisor for Geomagnetic Research, 2006 - Present
Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Universite Paris Diderot, France, Visiting Professor, September 2015
Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Universite Paris Diderot, France, Visiting Research Scientist, October 2012
USGS, Golden, CO, Supervisory Research Geophysicist, Geomagnetism Group Leader, 20
Education and Certifications
Harvard University, Geophysics, Ph.D. 1993
University of California, Berkeley, Physics and Applied Mathematics, A.B. 1985
Affiliations and Memberships*
Space Weather Operations Response and Mitigation (SWORM) of the National Science and Technology Council, 2015 - Present
Electromagnetic Pulse Research and Development (EMPRAD) of the National Science
Science and Products
Introduction to Geomagnetism
With data provided by magnetic observatories, geophysicists can gain insights into our planet’s interior and nearby space environment without even leaving the ground.
This introduction to geomagnetism is from "Magnetic monitoring of earth and space" (PDF) by Jeffrey Love, published in Physics Today 61, 2, 31 (2008). (Note that figure 3 of this version and the downloadable PDF has been modified and corrected from the Physics Today version.)
Space Climatoloy
Overview
Overview
Overview
The Electric Storm of November 1882
A 100-year geoelectric hazard analysis for the U.S. high-voltage power grid
Some experiments in extreme-value statistical modeling of magnetic superstorm intensities
Empirical estimation of natural geoelectric hazards
Intensity and impact of the New York Railroad superstorm of May 1921
Extreme‐value geoelectric amplitude and polarization across the northeast United States
On the intensity of the magnetic superstorm of September 1909
Honolulu Magnetic Observatory
The extreme space weather event in September 1909
Geoelectric hazard maps for the Pacific Northwest
On the feasibility of real-time mapping of the geoelectric field across North America
Geoelectric hazard assessment: the differences of geoelectric responses during magnetic storms within common physiographic zones
Science and Products
Introduction to Geomagnetism
With data provided by magnetic observatories, geophysicists can gain insights into our planet’s interior and nearby space environment without even leaving the ground.
This introduction to geomagnetism is from "Magnetic monitoring of earth and space" (PDF) by Jeffrey Love, published in Physics Today 61, 2, 31 (2008). (Note that figure 3 of this version and the downloadable PDF has been modified and corrected from the Physics Today version.)
Space Climatoloy
Overview
Overview
Overview
The Electric Storm of November 1882
A 100-year geoelectric hazard analysis for the U.S. high-voltage power grid
Some experiments in extreme-value statistical modeling of magnetic superstorm intensities
Empirical estimation of natural geoelectric hazards
Intensity and impact of the New York Railroad superstorm of May 1921
Extreme‐value geoelectric amplitude and polarization across the northeast United States
On the intensity of the magnetic superstorm of September 1909
Honolulu Magnetic Observatory
The extreme space weather event in September 1909
Geoelectric hazard maps for the Pacific Northwest
On the feasibility of real-time mapping of the geoelectric field across North America
Geoelectric hazard assessment: the differences of geoelectric responses during magnetic storms within common physiographic zones
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government