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MAGNETIC REFERENCE FIELD MODEL [1 record]

Record 1 2014-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Geophysics
  • Magnetism
DEF

A mathematical algorithm whose parameters are based on an analysis of magnetic observations either over the entire world or a part of the world.

CONT

Magnetic reference field models provide an easy way to calculate magnetic declination and other components of the magnetic field.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Géophysique
  • Magnétisme
DEF

Algorithme mathématique dont les paramètres proviennent d'une analyse des observations magnétiques sur l'ensemble du globe ou une partie seulement.

CONT

On peut facilement calculer la déclinaison et les autres composantes du champ géomagnétique en utilisant les modèles de référence du champ magnétique.

Spanish

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