This table comprises important terms regarding the GlobToolbox, their meanings and some notes.
| Term | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Start time | start point of a time series | |
| End time | end time of a time series | |
| Stop time | same as end time | do not use |
| Time bounds | the actual bounds, that is, start and end time | If terms "time bounds" and "time span" can be used synonymously, prefer to use the term "time span". |
| Time span | the time between the time bounds | If terms "time bounds" and "time span" can be used synonymously, prefer to use the term "time span". |
| Time Series | Consists of several data including a time span. | Not equal to time span. |