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Each Output variable record corresponds to a physical parameter specification.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| cell_measures | area: areacella |
| cell_methods | amn-twm (Area and Time Mean) |
| cmip6_frequency | mon |
| cmip6_tables_identifier | CFmon (Monthly data associated with cloud forcing) |
| cmip7_frequency | mon |
| conditional | True |
| description | Percentage ice-cloud cover as seen by the MODIS instrument simulator. Dimensions of cloud IWP (cloud ice water path) and r\_eff (effective droplet size). |
| dimensions | longitude, latitude, effectRadIc, tau, time |
| modelling_realm | Atmospheric |
| name | CFmon.clmodisiceReff |
| physical_parameter | clmodisiceReff (MODIS Ice-Topped Cloud Area Fraction reported on droplet effective radius dimensions) |
| processing_note | 7 IWP levels x 6 effective radius levels. Metric is further described in [Pincus 2023](https://essd.copernicus.org/articles/15/2483/2023/essd-15-2483-2023-discussion.html) |
| spatial_shape | XY-na (Global field (single level)) |
| temporal_shape | time-intv (Temporal Interval) |
| title | MODIS Ice Topped Cloud Area Fraction |
| type | real |
| uid | 83bbfbdb-7f07-11ef-9308-b1dd71e64bec |