Table 7.7 -- EUs not in the scope of SI

Label Symbol Quantity Definition EQ label Code References
GEOPOTENTIAL_METRE gpm geopotential energy height (geopotential specific energy) A height proportional to the potential energy of mass (geopotential) at this height relative to the geoid.
The geopotential metre varies with geodetic latitude. On <EARTH> at mid-latitudes it equals 0,98 m (approximately).
GEOPOTENTIAL-
_ENERGY_LENGTH
53 [GMET, "geopotential height"]