Authors: Malcolm Colson, James Ryan

Neutron monitors are ground based devices used to detect cosmic radiation. Each monitor senses different numbers of particles, depending on its position, type and size of the equipment, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to use multiple stations around the globe to obtain a broader picture of how space weather is affecting Earth. Unfortunately, when a station goes offline, it produces a gap in the worldwide viewing direction map. Two important stations, Cape Schmidt and Mawson, have become unsuitable for contributing data. The Mawson station in Antarctica, while still active, is remote and isolated.  Data deliveries are tedious and slow and the station is subject to technical issues and extended down time.  The status of the Cape Schmidt monitor in Siberia is unknown, other than the fact that new data are non-existent. To remedy these problems, we have been searching for new sites with similar atmospheric overburden, asymptotic directions and cutoff rigidity to deploy new neutron monitors. We use two criteria for evaluating the suitability of a candidate location: the asymptotic direction of particles entering the monitor and the logistical difficulties of deploying and operating at the candidate site. In this work, we will present our results regarding the eligibility of the potential new locations.