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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 | atmosphere_transformed_eulerian_mean_meridional_overturning_mass_streamfunction |
| description | Residual mass streamfunction, computed from vstar and integrated from the top of the atmosphere (on the native model grid). Reference: Andrews et al (1987): Middle Atmospheric Dynamics. Academic Press. |
| name | psitem |
| provenance | CMIP6 endorsement [DynVarMIP] |
| title | Transformed Eulerian Mean Mass Streamfunction |
| units | kg s-1 |
| uid | 59137716-9e49-11e5-803c-0d0b866b59f3 |