downward_air_velocity

A velocity is a vector quantity. “Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Downward air velocity is the vertical component of the 3D air velocity vector. The standard name upward_air_velocity may be used for a vector component with the opposite sign convention.

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Proposls with this term version:

Proposal: Kenneth Kehoe [New standard_name: downward_air_velocity]

Proposal: Alison Pamment []

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