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Fuzzy mathematical model for the analysis of geomagnetic field data

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Abstract

The Indian network of magnetometers provides an opportunity to examine the pattern of geomagnetic field variations during magnetic storms. In this study, fuzzy transitive closure analysis, which is a powerful technique for pattern recognition, has been employed. The pattern of variation differs at the nonequatorial, equatorial and the observatory situated nearer to the geomagnetic Sq focus. The results of the analysis are compared with those of classical cluster analysis. The comparison confirms the validity of applying this model for the analysis of geomagnetic storms. The superiority of fuzzy concepts over the conventional method and the analytical techniques are presented here.

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Sridharan, M. Fuzzy mathematical model for the analysis of geomagnetic field data. Earth Planet Sp 61, 1169–1177 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1186/BF03352968

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