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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 | square_of_brunt_vaisala_frequency_in_sea_water |
| description | The phrase "square\_of\_X" means X\*X. Frequency is the number of oscillations of a wave per unit time. Brunt-Vaisala frequency is also sometimes called "buoyancy frequency" and is a measure of the vertical stratification of the medium. |
| name | obvfsq |
| provenance | CMIP6 Endorsement [OMIP] |
| title | Square of Brunt Vaisala Frequency in Sea Water |
| units | s-2 |
| uid | d4eeac2e-b00f-11e6-a1f0-ac72891c3257 |