Comparison of Observatory Data in Quasi-Real Time

摘要

The quality of magnetic observations depends on such factors as: parameters of the recording instruments, and mainly their stability; the accuracy with which the so-called bases are being determined; the precision with which the sensors are positioned and the accuracy of scale values determination. Every observatory has its own procedures for verifying these parameters. In this paper we present a method of data verification based on: (a) comparison of data calculated from vector magnetometer records with the proton magnetometer records, (b) comparison with data recorded at other observatories. We present Internet software enabling a comparison between any two observatories. It is possible to compare current data (Reported or Adjusted) as well as Definitive data.