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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 | upward_air_velocity |
| description | A velocity is a vector quantity. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Upward air velocity is the vertical component of the 3D air velocity vector. The standard name downward\_air\_velocity may be used for a vector component with the opposite sign convention. |
| name | wa |
| provenance | CCMI1_monthly |
| title | Upward Air Velocity |
| units | m s-1 |
| uid | 9982868916859ae8b64cc83cbed896af |