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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_upward_mass_flux_of_carbon_dioxide_expressed_as_14C_due_to_heterotrophic_respiration |
| description | Heterotrophic respiration is respiration by heterotrophs ("consumers"), which are organisms (including animals and decomposers) that consume other organisms or dead organic material, rather than synthesising organic material from inorganic precursors using energy from the environment (especially sunlight) as autotrophs ("producers") do. Heterotrophic respiration goes on within both the soil and litter pools. |
| name | rhc14 |
| provenance | CMIP6 endorsement [PMIP] |
| title | Carbon-14 Mass Flux into Atmosphere Due to Heterotrophic Respiration on Land [kgC m-2 s-1] |
| units | kg m-2 s-1 |
| uid | 590f2436-9e49-11e5-803c-0d0b866b59f3 |