Magnetic field sensors’ calibration: Algorithms’ overview and comparison

Abstract

The calibration of three-axis magnetic field sensors is reviewed. Seven representative algorithms for in-situ calibration of magnetic field sensors without requiring any special piece of equipment are reviewed. The algorithms are presented in a user friendly, directly applicable step-by-step form, and are compared in terms of accuracy, computational efficiency and robustness using both real sensors’ data and artificial data with known sensor’s measurement distortion.