# ``package_depth``
## Properties
:dimensions: N_PROF, N_LEVELS
:dtype: float64
## Default Attributes
| Attribute | Value |
|-----|-----|
|``whp_name`` | ``CTDDEPTH`` |
|``whp_unit`` | ``METERS`` |
|``standard_name`` | ``depth`` |
|``units`` | ``meters`` |
|``C_format`` | ``%9.1f`` |
|``C_format_source`` | ``database`` |
## Description
The calcualted depth of the CTD itself for this pressure level
:::{warning}
DEPTH without the CTD prefix is the distance to the sea floor.
:::