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Parameter: vtvel

Dataset: 
BMP2_ess
Parameter: 
vertical velocity
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 vtvel
Short Description:
 vertical velocity
Official Name:
 vtvel
No Data Value:
Description:
 

Vertical velocity of a towed or autonomous platform (such as a MOCNESS, BIOMAPER-II system, or AUV) as it moves through the water.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
vtvel
Supplied Units: 
m/min
Conversion Necessary: 
no
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 

vertical tow velocity, meters/minute