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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 | cell_area |
| description | For atmospheres with more than 1 mesh (e.g., staggered grids), report areas that apply to surface vertical fluxes of energy. |
| name | areacella |
| provenance | CCMI1_fixed, CORDEX_fx |
| title | Grid-Cell Area for Atmospheric Grid Variables |
| uid | c47a4040603c03d250c73e9c266a24bb |
| units | m2 |
| variablerootdd | areacell |