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Parameter: sigma_1000

Parameter: 
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 sigma_1000
Short Description:
 sigma_1000
Official Name:
 sigma_1000
No Data Value:
Description:
 

potential density at 1000 decibars (For more on potential density, see How do we measure the density of sea water?)

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
sigma_1000
Supplied Units: 
kg/m<sup>3</sup>minus 1000
Conversion Necessary: 
no
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 

potential density at 1000 decibars