Attribute: Current velocity


Acronym: CURVEL

Code: 84

Attribute type: F

Definition:

The rate of travel of a current.

References:

INT 1: IH 40, 43;

S-4: 407.1; 407.4; 408.3;

Indication:

Unit: knot (kt)

Resolution: 0.1kt

Format:

xx.x

Example:

1.6 for a velocity of 1.6 knots.

Remarks:

The attribute 'current velocity' indicates the speed of the current in knots.