I would like to add sensor_elevation_angle to complement the existing 
sensor_azimuth_angle in the standard_name table.

proposed standard_name = sensor_elevation_angle

proposed canonical units = degree

proposed definition = sensor_elevation_angle is the angle measured in the 
vertical plane between the line of sight of the sensor and a horizontal plane 
perpendicular to local zenith. This angle is measured starting from the 
horizontal plane directly in front of sensor. The angle is positive above the 
horizontal plane, and negative below the horizontal plane. Local zenith is 
directly overhead. A standard name also exists for sensor_view_angle and 
sensor_zenith_angle.

Thanks,

Ken


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Kenneth E. Kehoe
  Research Associate - University of Oklahoma
  Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies
  ARM Climate Research Facility - Data Quality Office
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