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Double correlation

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005105

A graphical and statistical method used to check the consistency of a hydrological or climatological data record by comparing it with records from several other locations. The cumulative value of the station being checked is plotted against the cumulative value of a regional average or a highly correlated reference station. A change in the slope of the resulting line, known as a double-mass curve, indicates a potential inconsistency in the data, such as a change in instrumentation or observation practice.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005105
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005105",
  "term": "Double correlation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A graphical and statistical method used to check the consistency of a hydrological or climatological data record by comparing it with records from several other locations. The cumulative value of the station being checked is plotted against the cumulative value of a regional average or a highly correlated reference station. A change in the slope of the resulting line, known as a double-mass curve, indicates a potential inconsistency in the data, such as a change in instrumentation or observation practice.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/double-correlation/"
}

Record 2,814 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.