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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 | surface_downward_eastward_stress |
| description | Downward eastward wind stress at the surface |
| name | tauu |
| provenance | CMIP5_Amon, CMIP5_CF3hr, CMIP5_CFsubhr, CORDEX_6h, CORDEX_day, PMIP3_Aclim, PMIP3_Amon, SPECS_Amon, SPECS_day |
| title | Surface Downward Eastward Wind Stress |
| units | Pa |
| uid | 3abb7c5b4c4650e9d17a8439004aebea |