# ``nsct``
## Properties
:dimensions: N_PROF, N_LEVELS
:dtype: float64
## Default Attributes
| Attribute | Value |
|-----|-----|
|``whp_name`` | ``NSCT`` |
|``whp_unit`` | ``M/S`` |
|``standard_name`` | ``northward_sea_water_velocity`` |
|``units`` | ``m/s`` |
|``C_format`` | ``%9.3f`` |
|``C_format_source`` | ``database`` |
## Description
Northward current velocity from a rosette mounted current meter. A positive value indicates meridional flow in the northward direction, negative values are in the southward direction.