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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 | height_above_reference_ellipsoid |
| description | Height of full model levels above a reference ellipsoid. A reference ellipsoid is a mathematical figure that approximates the geoid. The geoid is a surface of constant geopotential with which mean sea level would coincide if the ocean were at rest. The ellipsoid is an approximation because the geoid is an irregular shape. A number of reference ellipsoids are defined for use in the field of geodesy. To specify which reference ellipsoid is being used, a grid\_mapping variable should be attached to the data variable as described in Chapter 5.6 of the CF Convention. |
| name | zfull |
| provenance | CMIP5 |
| title | Altitude of Model Full-Levels |
| units | m |
| uid | 216ab26c-b89b-11e6-a189-5404a60d96b5 |