[CF-metadata] Suggested Addition of 'Ocean' to Area Type Table

From: Gary Meehan <gmeehan>
Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 07:24:06 -0500

Dear CF board,

We have an algorithm for aerosol optical depth which yields statistics
over oceans, strictly.
The area_type_table does include 'sea' in its list. Is this meant to be
strictly synonymous with
'ocean,' or is it more inclusive, e.g., large lakes. If 'sea' is indeed
meant to be a rather
inclusive term, we would like to propose the addition of 'ocean' to the
table to give a more
precise context to our application.

It may also be worthwhile to provide a definition for 'sea,' if it is
indeed intended to be more encompassing
that 'ocean.'

Sincerely,

Gary

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Gary Meehan
Senior Staff Scientist
Atmospheric and Environmental Research
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Tel (781) 761-2228 ?  Fax (781) 761-2299
e-mail: gmeehan at aer.com

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