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Each Physical Parameter record defines a MIP variable name, associated with a CF Standard Name. Formerly known as MIP Variables in CMIP6
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| cf_standard_name | land_ice_surface_upward_velocity |
| description | A velocity is a vector quantity. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere |
| name | zvelsurf |
| provenance | CMIP6 [ISMIP6] |
| title | Upward Component of Land-Ice Surface Velocity |
| units | m s-1 |
| uid | 142782e4-b574-11e6-9ed4-5404a60d96b5 |