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Add note why axial gradiometers are sometimes listed as MAG

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Description

Sometimes axial gradiometers are listed as MAG in the console, for example for the info object. A brief note on why that is might help to avoid confusion, as briefly discussed during the office hour on 2021-07-23.

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Research direction

Start by locating the console or info-object code that displays axial gradiometers as MAG, then read the surrounding channel-type documentation and wording. Add a brief explanation of why this naming occurs and verify that the relevant console output or documentation renders the note clearly.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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