# ``potential_temperature_68``
## Properties
:dimensions: N_PROF, N_LEVELS
:dtype: float64
## Default Attributes
| Attribute | Value |
|-----|-----|
|``whp_name`` | ``THETA`` |
|``whp_unit`` | ``IPTS-68`` |
|``standard_name`` | ``sea_water_potential_temperature`` |
|``units`` | ``degC`` |
|``reference_scale`` | ``IPTS-68`` |
|``C_format`` | ``%9.4f`` |
|``C_format_source`` | ``database`` |
## Description
Sea water potential temperature is the temperature a parcel of sea water would have if moved adiabatically to sea level pressure.