I How do I visualize the magnetic field?

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To visualize the magnetic field around a transformer, a user seeks software to create a 2D aerial view with a gradient indicating intensity based on measurements taken at various distances. Suggestions include using Excel for 3D plots, which can effectively display the data. The discussion also touches on the importance of knowing the frequency of the magnetic fields and whether the orientation of the maximum field was recorded during measurements. The goal is to demonstrate that the magnetic field levels at a nearby building are not harmful. Effective visualization will help communicate these findings to the customer.
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Need to visualize how the magnetic field around a transformer drops in intensity (mikro tesla) depending on the distance from it using real measured values.
Hi!

So my question is this, I have done measurements with an magnetic field meter around a transformer from 0.5 meter away (then measure some points around) and then I moved out 0.5 meters and so on until I reached a nearby building.

So my issue now is I want to visualize this to my customer in an easy way, I'm thinking like a 2D "aerial" view with the transformer in the middle and red/green gradient moving out depending on the value from my measuring device at that point. Is there any software that does this or do you have any other suggestions on how I can show this?
(The purpose is to show that the magnetic field at the nearby building is not an any harmful levels)
 
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Sketchy said:
TL;DR Summary: Need to visualize how the magnetic field around a transformer drops in intensity (mikro tesla) depending on the distance from it using real measured values.

So my issue now is I want to visualize this to my customer in an easy way
Are you familiar with the different options for making 3D plots in Excel? You can do a search to see the different styles that are available...

Also, I'm assuming that these are 50/60Hz AC Mains fields, right? Did you record the orientation of the maximum field at each measurement point as well?

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