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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_updraft_convective_mass_flux |
| description | In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The atmosphere convective mass flux is the vertical transport of mass for a field of cumulus clouds or thermals, given by the product of air density and vertical velocity. For an area-average, cell\_methods should specify whether the average is over all the area or the area of updrafts only. |
| name | mcu |
| provenance | CMIP5_CFmon |
| title | Convective Updraft Mass Flux |
| units | kg m-2 s-1 |
| uid | 62aa098b13f86fa22de1a874536a64ae |