Geopotential meter
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005929
A unit of geopotential height, defined as the geopotential divided by the standard acceleration of gravity (9.80665 m/s²). It represents a unit of length that accounts for the variation of gravity with altitude and latitude. This unit is used in atmospheric science to express the height of pressure surfaces, providing a standardized measure for comparing atmospheric conditions globally.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005929 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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