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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 | land_ice_specific_mass_flux_due_to_calving_and_ice_front_melting |
| description | Total mass balance at the ice front (or vertical margin). It includes both iceberg calving and melt on vertical ice front |
| name | lifmassbf |
| provenance | CMIP6 endorsement [ISMIP6] |
| title | Land Ice Vertical Front Mass Balance Flux |
| uid | 59130394-9e49-11e5-803c-0d0b866b59f3 |
| units | kg m-2 s-1 |