[Met_help] Observation "Level"

[jackie.miller at vaisala.com]

I am creating ASCII observation files to use with the ASCII2NC tool.  In
the documentation, the ASCII Point Observation Format includes a field
called "level" that is "pressure level in hPa or accumulation interval
in hours for the observation type".  What is the best way to determine
this pressure level?   And does this value vary depending on the height
of the observation in addition to the elevation? (e.g. will measurements
taken at 60m, 30m, and 10m on the same tower have different "Level"
values?)

 

Thank you for your help,

Jackie

 

Jackie Miller
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