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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 | cloud_area_fraction |
| description | Total cloud area fraction (reported as a percentage) for the whole atmospheric column, as seen by the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO) instrument. Includes both large-scale and convective cloud. |
| name | cltcalipso |
| provenance | CMIP5_CF3hr,CMIP5_CFday,CMIP5_CFmon,CMIP5_CFsubhrOff |
| title | CALIPSO Total Cloud Cover Percentage |
| uid | ce9ab9b945fcc86013ad10431d8f252e |
| units | % |