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Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > ALTITUDE > GEOPOTENTIAL HEIGHT

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GEOPOTENTIAL HEIGHT  

Definition

  • The height of a given point in the atmosphere in units proportional to the potential energy of unit mass (geopotential) at this height, relative to sea level. (en)

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  • 2012-06-28 15:12:59.0 [saritz] Move Concepts add broader relation (GEOPOTENTIAL HEIGHT [d6aec072-daf9-4f96-b667-6c7831cf6bdd,22577] - ATMOSPHERE [c47f6052-634e-40ef-a5ac-13f69f6f4c2a,19875]); delete broader relation (null);
  • 2012-06-28 15:13:40.0 [saritz] undo move delete broader relation (null); add broader relation (GEOPOTENTIAL HEIGHT [d6aec072-daf9-4f96-b667-6c7831cf6bdd,22577] - ALTITUDE [16bfcf54-f8e1-4c8e-9bd4-a1ac06ea95a0,20169]);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/d6aec072-daf9-4f96-b667-6c7831cf6bdd

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