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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 | histogram_of_equivalent_reflectivity_factor_over_height_above_reference_ellipsoid |
| description | CFAD (Cloud Frequency Altitude Diagrams) are frequency distributions of radar reflectivity (or lidar scattering ratio) as a function of altitude. The variable cfadDbze94 is defined as the simulated relative frequency of occurrence of radar reflectivity in sampling volumes defined by altitude bins. The radar is observing at a frequency of 94GHz. |
| name | cfadDbze94 |
| provenance | CMIP5_CF3hr, CMIP5_CFsubhrOff |
| title | CloudSat Radar Reflectivity CFAD |
| units | 1 |
| uid | 5a6730cdd3fef77dc53ea1f61b23821f |