Standard names: *Invert Barometer : Ocean surface elevation due to atmospheric pressure*

[abiardeau]

Hello,

I am Aurore BIARDEAU from Mercator Ocean international, working for Copernicus Marine service.
Date : 07-03-2024

We are in the process of implementing a new variable in the Copernicus Marine service, and we would be happy to have your feedback on our proposal :

standard_name : sea_surface_height_amplitude_due_to_invert_barometer
unit : m
definition : The specification of a physical process by the phrase due_to_process means that the quantity named is a single term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase. "Invert barometer" means variations in air pressure that give rise to corresponding variations in sea surface topography.

The definition is inspired by the definition of the standard_name sea_surface_height_correction_due_to_air_pressure_at_low_frequency, which corresponds to the IB correction in level 2 altimetry data.

I can provide more information from my expert colleagues if needed,

Kind regards,
Aurore

[github-actions]

Thank you for your proposal. These terms will be added to the cfeditor (http://cfeditor.ceda.ac.uk/proposals/1) shortly. Your proposal will then be reviewed and commented on by the community and Standard Names moderator.

[efisher008]

Hi Aurore,

I have added the name to the editor, you can view it here:
https://cfeditor.ceda.ac.uk/proposal/5277/edit

I will wait for others to comment on this proposed name. As a starting point I would suggest adding the following phrase for sea surface height: "Sea surface height" is a time-varying quantity.".

Best regards,
Ellie

[efisher008]

Hi Aurore,

Just a note that I think it will be worth keeping track of the discussion relating to the use of invert_barometer in this name, which is happening in issue #285. As the two names are closely related and we want to be consistent in the format and definitions.

Best wishes,
Ellie