LGM

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Term: LGM
Definition:

Local Geomagnetic - A coordinate system usedmainly for Earth surface or near Earth surface magnetic field data. X axisnorthward from observation point in a geographic meridian. Z axis downwardtowards Earth's center. In this system, H (total horizontal component) =SQRT (Bx^2 + By^2) and D (declination angle) = arctan (By/Bx)

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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