Glossary of Solar Terrestrial Terms
skip terms menuLeast Squares Approximation
A method where a polynomial approximation is chosen to relate to a given function in way that minimises the squares of the errors. Used for data smoothing and approximating in differentiation.
Limb
The edge of the solar disc.
Lower Decile
The smallest decile, one of nine, that has 90% of the ordered values above it.
Lower Decile MUF
See Optimum Working Frequency.
Loss
In the ionosphere it refers to the removal of free electrons from the ionosphere.
Lowest Usable Frequency
The lowest frequency which allows an acceptable grade of HF service. Unlike the ALF, the LUF is dependent on the system parameters.
Low Latitude
That geographic region of the Earth that lies between the equator and about 20 degrees.
LUF
See Lowest Usable Frequency.
