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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_specific_mass_balance_flux |
| description | Specific mass balance means the net rate at which ice is added per unit area at the land ice surface. Computed as the total surface mass balance on the land ice portion of the grid cell divided by land ice area in the grid cell. A negative value means loss of ice |
| name | acabf |
| provenance | CMIP6 endorsement [ISMIP6] |
| title | Surface Mass Balance Flux |
| units | kg m-2 s-1 |
| uid | 59147580-9e49-11e5-803c-0d0b866b59f3 |