Alternate Definitions for quiet day curve

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Term: quiet day curve
Definition:

Especially in connection with the components of the geomagnetic field (see geomagnetic elements), the trace expected in the absence of activity. The K index and Q index are measured from deviations relative to a QDC.  Riometer and neutron monitor deviations are also measured relative to a QDC.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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