The Space Geophysics Division – DGE belongs to the Space and
Atmospheric Sciences General Coordination – CEA at the National
Space Research Institute – INPE. The objective of the DGE is the
understanding of the chemical and physical processes occurring in
our planet and its near environment.The major activities of the DGE
are research and development, post-graduation, divulgation and
counseling in Space Geophysics.Research is dedicated to
interplanetary and solar processes related to the origin of
geomagnetic storms and space weather forecast; Sun-Earth
relationship based on natural records, geomagnetic field and space-
time variations, electric conductivity of internal layers of the planet;
electrical processes in the atmosphere, electrical storms and
lightning in Brazil; natural minor gases (CO, CO2, N2O, CH4, C2H2
and CFCs) and ozone layer(O3). Closely related with research
activities, a post-graduation course in Space Geophysics concedes
degrees at Master of Science and Philosophy Doctor levels.