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Wavelets are relatively new mathematical tools that have proven to be quite useful for analyzing time series and spatial data. We provide a basic introduction to wavelet analysis which concentrates on their interpretation in the context of analyzing time series. We illustrate the use of wavelet analysis on time series related to vegetation coverage in the Arctic region.
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Abbreviations
- CWT:
-
Continuous Wavelet Transform
- DWT:
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Discrete Wavelet Transform
- FD:
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Fractionally Differenced
- MODWT:
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Maximal Overlap Discrete Wavelet Transform
- MRA:
-
Multiresolution Analysis
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Percival, D.B., Wang, M. & Overland, J.E. An introduction to wavelet analysis with applications to vegetation time series. COMMUNITY ECOLOGY 5, 19–30 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1556/ComEc.5.2004.1.3
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