X-Ray Flare Class:

Rank of a flare based on its x-ray energy output. Flares are classified by the order of magnitude of the peak burst inten- sity (i) measured at the earth in the 1 to 8 angstrom band as follows: class (in watt/sq. Meter) b i < 1.0e-06 c 1.0e-06 <= i <= 1.0e-05 m 1.0e-05 <= i <= 1.0e-04 x i >= 1.0e-04

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