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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_downwelling_shortwave_flux_in_air |
| description | Surface Downwelling Shortwave Radiation over the portion of a land grid cell covered by snow but not by ice. Can be used for computation of surface albedo. |
| name | rsdss |
| title | Surface Downwelling Shortwave Radiation over Snow |
| units | W m-2 |
| uid | 80ab71ea-a698-11ef-914a-613c0433d878 |