1.2 MIP Variable: Upward Air Velocity (wa)

Record Label : wa

Record Title : Upward Air Velocity

CF Standard Name : upward_air_velocity

Units of Measure : m s-1

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.

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Notes on Provenance of Variable Specifications : CCMI1_monthly

Record Identifier : 99828689-1685-9ae8-b64c-c83cbed896af

MIP Defining this Variable : CCMI

Link to Units section : mps

CMOR Variable : Upward Air Velocity