Least-squares gradient calculation from multi-point observations of scalar and vector fields: methodology and applications with Cluster in the plasmasphere
This paper describes a general-purpose algorithm for computing the gradients in space and time of a scalar field, a vector field, or a divergence-free vector field, from in situ measurements by one or more spacecraft. The algorithm provides total error estimates on the computed gradient, includin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2007-05-01
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| Series: | Annales Geophysicae |
| Online Access: | https://www.ann-geophys.net/25/971/2007/angeo-25-971-2007.pdf |