cf_standard_names record: 3ba6666e-8ca2-11ef-944e-41a8eb05f654 (v1.2.1)

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canonical_unitskg m-2 s-1
descriptionConvective precipitation is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model. "Precipitation" in the earth's atmosphere means precipitation of water in all phases. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
nameconvective_precipitation_flux
uid3ba6666e-8ca2-11ef-944e-41a8eb05f654

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