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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 | tendency_of_atmosphere_mass_content_of_carbon_dioxide_expressed_as_carbon_due_to_emission_from_fossil_fuel_combustion |
| description | This is the prescribed anthropogenic CO2 flux from fossil fuel use, including cement production, and flaring (but not from land-use changes, agricultural burning, forest regrowth, etc.) |
| name | fco2fos |
| provenance | CMIP5_Amon, CMIP5_CF3hr, CMIP5_CFsubhr, PMIP3_Aclim, PMIP3_Amon |
| title | Carbon Mass Flux into Atmosphere Due to Fossil Fuel Emissions of CO2 [kgC m-2 s-1] |
| units | kg m-2 s-1 |
| uid | 5e49c0b73ac161d5e5dd05173416c400 |