[CF-metadata] meaning of depth in the ocean

[Rich Signell]

Jonathan Gregory wrote:

>>To summarize:   We will have a standard name
>>which defines the datum, and a parameter attribute that gives the offset.
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>I propose we will have a standard name that says the sea surface height is
>relative to a geopotential surface, and parameters that say what this surface
>is, in terms of a reference surface and offset. OK?
>  
>

Perfect.

-Rich

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