1.8 CF Standard Names: Upward Air Velocity (upward_air_velocity)

Record Label : upward_air_velocity

Record Title : Upward Air Velocity

CF Standard Name : upward_air_velocity

Record Description : A velocity is a vector quantity. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Upward air velocity is the vertical component of the 3D air velocity vector. The standard name downward_air_velocity may be used for a vector component with the opposite sign convention.

Canonical Units : m s-1

MIP Variable : Upward Air Velocity