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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 | volume_scattering_function_of_radiative_flux_in_air_due_to_ambient_aerosol_particles |
| description | Aerosol Backscatter at 550nm and 180 degrees, computed from extinction and lidar ratio |
| name | bs550aer |
| provenance | CMIP6 Endorsement [AerChemMIP] |
| title | Aerosol Backscatter Coefficient |
| units | m-1 sr-1 |
| uid | c9a77f2a-c5f0-11e6-ac20-5404a60d96b5 |