[CF-metadata] Re: request new standard_name

From: Chris Webster <cjw>
Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 14:52:43 -0700

>true_airspeed is an important variable in the aircraft world and a
>> popular variable to be able to auto-detect in software.


What does it mean? Is it just the speed of the aircraft? What other
speed are there which aren't "true"?

- Ground speed (corrected for head/tail wind).
- Indicated Airspeed (uncorrected for altitude/pressure, direct nose ram
  pressure).

Are the other 2 "speeds".

--Chris
Received on Wed Mar 23 2005 - 14:52:43 GMT