Dear Glenn
The positive attribute hasn't been extended to data variables in CF because
the standard name always implies the sign convention e.g.
toa_net_downward_longwave_flux
toa_net_upward_shortwave_flux
The advantage of doing it is this way is that it is impossible for the sign
convention t
it correctly stated. What kind of questions were
> you thinking would arise from the use of the "positive" attribute?
>
> Regards,
>
> Glenn
>
> From: John Graybeal [mailto:jbgrayb...@mindspring.com]
> Sent: 20 July 2011 05:52
> To: Comiskey, Glenn
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the use of the "positive" attribute?
Regards,
Glenn
From: John Graybeal [mailto:jbgrayb...@mindspring.com]
Sent: 20 July 2011 05:52
To: Comiskey, Glenn
Cc: cf-metadata@cgd.ucar.edu
Subject: Re: [CF-metadata] COARDS - "positive" attribute
Do you really need an attribute
Do you really need an attribute here? Can you construct a scenario in which
increasing values consistently represent a _lesser_ pressure/depth of water?
Since the variable really is representing pressure, not depth of water, I think
it's safe to say that increasing values of course represent in
On 7/18/2011 3:42 AM, Comiskey, Glenn wrote:
Hi,
The COARDS covention mandates the use of the "positive" attribute for
a vertical axis that is not a unit of pressure, i.e. if using metres
to denote altitude. It further qualifies use of the "positive"
attribute as a means of discovering vertica
Hi,
The COARDS covention mandates the use of the "positive" attribute for a
vertical axis that is not a unit of pressure, i.e. if using metres to
denote altitude. It further qualifies use of the "positive" attribute as
a means of discovering vertical coordinate variables, i.e. the
convention stat
