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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 | modis_ice_topped_cloud_area_fraction |
| description | Total ice cloud area fraction (reported as a percentage) for the whole atmospheric column, as seen by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS). |
| flag_change_since_cmip6 | True |
| name | climodis |
| processing_comment | CHANGE: Standard name changed to clarify definition |
| provenance | CMIP6 endorsement [CFMIP] |
| title | MODIS Ice-Topped Cloud Area Percentage |
| units | % |
| uid | 5914308e-9e49-11e5-803c-0d0b866b59f3 |