This table comprises important terms regarding the GlobToolbox, their meanings and some notes.
Term |
Description |
Note |
|---|---|---|
Start time |
start point of a time series |
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End time |
end time of a time series |
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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. |