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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 | sea_ice_extent |
| description | Total integrated area of all Southern Hemisphere grid cells that are covered by at least 15% areal fraction of sea ice (siconc >= 0.15). Does not include grid cells partially covered by land. |
| name | siextents |
| processing_note | si |
| provenance | CMIP6 endorsement [SIMIP] |
| title | Sea-Ice Extent South |
| uid | 590e9ed0-9e49-11e5-803c-0d0b866b59f3 |
| units | 1e6 km2 |