platform_name
A variable with the standard name of platform_name contains strings which help to identify the platform from which an observation was made. For example, this may be a geographical place name such as "South Pole" or the name of a meteorological observing station. A "platform" is a structure or vehicle that serves as a base for mounting sensors. Platforms include, but are not limited to, satellites, aeroplanes, ships, buoys, instruments, ground stations, and masts.
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Proposls with this term version:
Proposal: Alison Pamment [Platform Heave]
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A variable of character type containing a description of a time series station.
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Proposal: Jeffery Painter [standard names for stations; Ticket #37 ]
A variable with the standard name of station_description contains strings which help to identify the platform from which an observation was made. For example, this may be a geographical place name such as "South Pole" or the name of a meteorological observing station.
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Proposls with this term version:
Proposal: Jeffery Painter [standard names for stations; Ticket #37 ]
Proposal: Jonathan Gregory [standard names for stations]
This term is not aliased.