Continuation

Continuation#

This function performs an upward and downward continuation for Magnetic and Gravity data. Upward continuation is achieved using the standard Fast Fourier transform (FFT), while downward continuation uses a Taylor expansion for extra stability.

Options:

  • Band to perform continuation - This should be magnetic or gravity data.

  • Continuation type - This can be upward or downward.

  • Continuation distance - a positive number denoting the continuation distance in metres. The dataset must be in a projection, not in geographic/geodetic coordinates.

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Continuation options.#