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Temporal Resolution

1 Definition​

Regular interval between observations or model time steps that determines the smallest resolvable event or process.

Notes​

  • WIGOS 2019 distinguishes between sampling time Period, as the Period over which a Measurement is taken, and temporal sampling interval as the time Period between the beginning of consecutive sampling periods. Temporal Resolution in this Glossary is equivalent to sampling time Period as used by WIGOS.

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Entry format exampleValid unit
1 s, 2 h, 1 msecond, hour, day, month, year

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  • KCEO

2 Definition​

A time period during which data was collected or observations made, or a time period that an activity or collection is linked to intellectually or thematically, for example, 1997 to 1998; the 18th century.

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