[CF-metadata] Re: request new standard_name

Chris Webster cjw at ucar.edu
Wed Mar 23 14:52:43 MST 2005


 >true_airspeed is an important variable in the aircraft world and a
 >> popular variable to be able to auto-detect in software.


What does it mean? Is it just the speed of the aircraft? What other 
speed are there which aren't "true"?

- Ground speed (corrected for head/tail wind).
- Indicated Airspeed (uncorrected for altitude/pressure, direct nose ram 
  pressure).

Are the other 2 "speeds".

--Chris



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