# ``latitude``
## Properties
:dimensions: N_PROF
:dtype: float64
## Default Attributes
| Attribute | Value |
|-----|-----|
|``whp_name`` | ``LATITUDE`` |
|``standard_name`` | ``latitude`` |
|``units`` | ``degree_north`` |
|``C_format`` | ``%9.4f`` |
|``C_format_source`` | ``database`` |
## Description
The latitude as a signed decimal number. By convention, is positive in the northern hemisphere and negative in the southern hemisphere. Positive values do not include a ``+`` character (U+002B), negative values are prefixed with a ``-`` character (U+002D).
:::{warning}
Since this parameter has no units, the positive in the northern hemisphere and negative in the southern hemisphere MUST be strictly adhered to.

The geographic coordinate system is not currently reported.
:::