1.8 CF Standard Names: Sensor Azimuth Angle (sensor_azimuth_angle)

Record Label : sensor_azimuth_angle

Record Title : Sensor Azimuth Angle

CF Standard Name : sensor_azimuth_angle

Record Description : sensor_azimuth_angle is the horizontal angle between the line of sight from the observation point to the sensor and a reference direction at the observation point, which is often due north. The angle is measured clockwise positive, starting from the reference direction. A comment attribute should be added to a data variable with this standard name to specify the reference direction. A standard name also exists for platform_azimuth_angle, where "platform" refers to the vehicle from which observations are made e.g. aeroplane, ship, or satellite. For some viewing geometries the sensor and the platform cannot be assumed to be close enough to neglect the difference in calculated azimuth angle.

Canonical Units : degree