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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 | atmosphere_downdraft_convective_mass_flux |
| description | Calculated as the convective mass flux divided by the area of the whole grid cell (not just the area of the cloud). |
| name | mcd |
| provenance | CMIP5_CFmon |
| title | Downdraft Convective Mass Flux |
| units | kg m-2 s-1 |
| uid | e889a99259ce24104c8b21894ace22da |