Height

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001272",
  "term": "Height",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "The vertical distance of a point or object above a reference surface, typically mean sea level in meteorology. It is a fundamental coordinate in atmospheric models and observations, used to describe the vertical structure of the atmosphere. Geopotential height is a common measure that accounts for variations in gravity.",
    "In meteorology, usually a reference to Geopotential Height; roughly the height above sea level of a pressure level. For example, if a station reports that the 500 mb height at its location is 5600 m, it means that the level of the atmosphere over that station at which the atmospheric pressure is 500 mb is 5600 meters above sea level. This is an estimated height based on temperature and pressure data."
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "altitude",
    "elevation",
    "Geopotential height"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/height/"
}