[CF-metadata] meaning of depth in the ocean

From: Rich Signell <rsignell>
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2004 10:50:52 -0400

Jonathan Gregory wrote:

>>To summarize: We will have a standard name
>>which defines the datum, and a parameter attribute that gives the offset.
>>
>>
>
>I propose we will have a standard name that says the sea surface height is
>relative to a geopotential surface, and parameters that say what this surface
>is, in terms of a reference surface and offset. OK?
>
>

Perfect.

-Rich

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