1.8 CF Standard Names: Platform Speed Wrt Air (platform_speed_wrt_air)

Record Label : platform_speed_wrt_air

Record Title : Platform Speed Wrt Air

CF Standard Name : platform_speed_wrt_air

Record Description : Speed is the magnitude of velocity. The abbreviation "wrt" means with respect to. The platform speed with respect to air is often called the "air speed" of the platform. A "platform" is a structure or vehicle that serves as a base for mounting sensors. Platforms include, but are not limited to, satellites, aeroplanes, ships, buoys, instruments, ground stations, and masts.

Canonical Units : m s-1