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CF Standard Names (copied into data request to facilitate validation, particularly validation of consistency of definition in the CF standard with usage in the data request).
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| canonical_units | mol m-2 s-1 |
| description | In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 'Sinking' is the gravitational settling of particulate matter suspended in a liquid. A sinking flux is positive downwards and is calculated relative to the movement of the surrounding fluid. |
| name | sinking_mole_flux_of_particulate_iron_in_sea_water |
| uid | 3ba81338-8ca2-11ef-944e-41a8eb05f654 |