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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 | northward_wind |
| description | Meridional wind (positive in a northward direction). |
| name | va |
| provenance | CMIP5_6hrLev,CMIP5_6hrPlev,CMIP5_Amon,CMIP5_CFday,CMIP5_CFsubhr,CMIP5_day,PMIP3_Aclim,PMIP3_Amon,PMIP3_day,SPECS_Amon,SPECS_day |
| title | Northward Wind |
| uid | 2dedcb347c18e132a2f4d625abf94585 |
| units | m s-1 |