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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 | surface_downwelling_shortwave_flux_in_air |
| description | Surface solar irradiance for UV calculations. |
| name | rsds |
| provenance | CMIP5_3hr |
| title | Surface Downwelling Shortwave Radiation |
| uid | 6e7b9f984d3bba15daccaaa18039a85d |
| units | W m-2 |
| variablerootdd | rsds |