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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_backscattering_ratio_in_air_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 cfadLidarsr532 is defined as the simulated relative frequency of lidar scattering ratio in sampling volumes defined by altitude bins. The lidar is observing at a wavelength of 532nm. |
| name | cfadLidarsr532 |
| provenance | CMIP5_CF3hr, CMIP5_CFsubhrOff |
| title | CALIPSO Scattering Ratio CFAD |
| units | 1 |
| uid | 823b0a0d39e3f3f3a992c49948fde77c |