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Parameter: wind_speed

Dataset: 
alongtrack
Parameter: 
wind_speed
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 wind_speed
Short Description:
 wind_speed
Official Name:
 wind_speed
No Data Value:
Description:
 

wind speed, typically in m/s but may be reported in other units (refer to dataset for units)

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
wind_speed
Supplied Units: 
meters/sec
Conversion Necessary: 
no
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 

Wind speed (true, port windbird). Name changed from "True wind speed" to "wind_speed" during data processing.