| Term | Vertical velocity |
|---|---|
| Definition | A velocity is a vector quantity. Vertical indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward, negative when directed downward. |
| Sampling medium | Air |
| Aggregation type | Average |
| Units | cm/s km/h mm/a m/s |
| Provenance | AMS Glossary |
| Provenance uri | https://glossary.ametsoc.org/wiki/Vertical_velocity |
| Category | - |
| Note | - |
| Status | ACCEPTED |