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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 | modis_cloud_area_fraction |
| description | Total cloud area fraction (reported as a percentage) for the whole atmospheric column, as seen by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS). Includes both large-scale and convective cloud. |
| name | cltmodis |
| processing_comment | Standard name changed to clarify definition |
| provenance | CMIP6 endorsement [CFMIP] |
| title | MODIS Total Cloud Cover Percentage |
| units | % |
| uid | 5912dd74-9e49-11e5-803c-0d0b866b59f3 |