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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 | mole_concentration_of_carbonate_expressed_as_carbon_at_equilibrium_with_pure_aragonite_in_sea_water |
| description | Near surface mole concentration (number of moles per unit volume: molarity) of the carbonate anion (CO3) for sea water in equilibrium with pure Aragonite. Aragonite (CaCO3) is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. |
| name | co3sataragos |
| provenance | CMIP6 Endorsement [OMIP] |
| title | Surface Mole Concentration of Carbonate Ion in Equilibrium with Pure Aragonite in Sea Water |
| units | mol m-3 |
| uid | c96f0758-c5f0-11e6-ac20-5404a60d96b5 |