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Parameter: lat_start

Dataset: 
acoustic backscatter - BIOMAPER-II
Parameter: 
latitude begin
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 lat_begin
Short Description:
 latitude begin
Official Name:
 lat_begin
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

latitude at start of measurement; negative denotes South

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
lat_start
Supplied Units: 
decimal degrees
Conversion Necessary: 
no
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 

latitude, North is positive

Dataset parameter types [rank]
Primary latitude variable