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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 | sinking_mole_flux_of_calcite_expressed_as_carbon_in_sea_water |
| description | The phrase 'expressed\_as' is used in the construction A\_expressed\_as\_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 'Sinking' is the gravitational settling of particulate matter suspended in a liquid. A sinking flux is positive downwards and is calculated relative to the movement of the surrounding fluid. Calcite is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of calcite is CaCO3. Standard names also exist for aragonite, another polymorph of calcium carbonate. |
| name | epcalc100 |
| provenance | CMIP5, C4MIP, DCPP, LS3MIP, PMIP |
| title | Downward Flux of Calcite |
| units | mol m-2 s-1 |
| uid | 6308b546e0eb4e1962d36ba5b98904ee |