ecCodes definition

Name:10 metre U wind componentAbbreviation:10uUnit:m s-1paramId:165


Other details

DefinitionZonal (eastward) wind component in 10m height
Validity instantaneous
Comment


WMO GRIB2 definition

Parameter
Discipline0meteorological products
Parameter category2momentum
Parameter number2u-component of wind
Level
Type of first fixed surface103specified height level above ground (m)
Scale factor of first fixed surface0
Scaled value of first fixed surface10
Type of second fixed surfaceall bits to 1missing
Scale factor of second fixed surfaceall bits to 1missing
Scaled value of second fixed surfaceall bits to 1missing