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Linear modelling in vertical ionospheric sounding

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Applying the methods of computing N(h) profiles to scalar product spaces provides a more general view of the differences between the individual ionospheric models, which enables a better selection of the optimum model.

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Bordovský, J. Linear modelling in vertical ionospheric sounding. Stud Geophys Geod 33, 268–286 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01633530

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