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northward_land_ice_velocity  

Definition

  • A velocity is a vector quantity. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Land ice velocity is defined as a two-dimensional vector, with no vertical component. "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves.

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  • Mapping to be determined

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https://vocab.met.no/CFSTDN/northward_land_ice_velocity

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