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66The derivation of an appropriate vector basis has been a long-term challenge
7- in space science. The vector basis in current use is non-orthogonal and as
8- such presents a number of challenges when attempting to apply it to space
9- science studies. This package provides for the calculation of an orthogonal
10- vector basis, consistent with the underlying physics, for general magnetic
11- fields. Further, OMMBV calculates scaling factors suitable for translating
12- an electric field at one location to any other location on the field line.
7+ in space science. This package provides the first accurate orthogonal
8+ vector basis that supports mapping electric fields or other parameters at one
9+ location to any other location on the same field line.
1310OMMBV retains these properties for non-spherical planets, such as the Earth, as
1411well as for magnetic fields that are more complicated than a pure dipole, such
1512as the Earth's.
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1714These features are fundamental for Space Science studies. Satellite measurements
1815of plasma motions in-situ can now be accurately mapped along field lines
19- for comparison to ground based equipment. Forcings from the neutral atmosphere
20- (in say Earth's E-region Ionosphere) may now also be mapped to satellite
21- altitudes to accurately characterize both the magnitude and direction
22- of that forcing on plasma motion at satellite locations. Computer modelers
23- may use OMMBV to map electric fields calculated within a single plane through
24- the whole magnetosphere, significantly reducing computational resources.
16+ for comparison to ground based equipment. Forcing from the neutral atmosphere
17+ may now also be mapped to satellite altitudes to accurately characterize
18+ both the magnitude and direction of that forcing on plasma motion at satellite
19+ locations. Computer modelers may use OMMBV to map electric fields calculated
20+ within a single plane through the whole magnetosphere, significantly reducing
21+ computational resources.
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2623OMMBV has been validated using a variety of test magnetic sources as well as
2724via application to the Earth's magnetic field using the
2825`International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) <https://geomag.bgs.ac.uk/research/modelling/IGRF.html >`_.
29- Further, OMMBV includes two paths to determine the relevant vector basis. Both
30- paths will only result in the same answers if the underlying system is truly
31- orthogonal. The statistical performance of OMMBV between IGRF with a geodetic
32- Earth and a spherical Earth with a pure dipole magnetic field is the same.
33- OMMBV vectors are accurate up to 6-7 digits of precision at default calculation
34- settings.
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