The "Geophysical Instrument Pool Potsdam (GIPP)" provides seismic and magnetotelluric instruments and sensors for joint projects with universities and other research facilities. It is hosted by Section 2.2 "Geophysical Imaging".

The German instrument pool for amphibian seismology (Deutscher Geräte-Pool für amphibische Seismologie, DEPAS) provides broadband-onshore stations and ocean bottom seismometers for the preferred use within amphibious projects.