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sea_floor_depth_below_reference_ellipsoid  

Definition

  • "Depth_below_X" means the vertical distance below the named surface X. A reference ellipsoid is a regular mathematical figure that approximates the irregular shape of the geoid. A number of reference ellipsoids are defined for use in the field of geodesy. To specify which reference ellipsoid is being used, a grid_mapping variable should be attached to the data variable as described in Chapter 5.6 of the CF Convention.

Note

  • Mapping to be determined

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

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