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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 | minus_tendency_of_ocean_mole_content_of_elemental_nitrogen_due_to_denitrification_and_sedimentation |
| description | "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The specification of a physical process by the phrase due\_to\_process means that the quantity named is a single term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase. 'Denitrification' is the conversion of nitrate into gaseous compounds such as nitric oxide, nitrous oxide and molecular nitrogen which are then emitted to the atmosphere. 'Sedimentation' is the sinking of particulate matter to the floor of a body of water. "tendency\_of\_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. |
| name | frn |
| provenance | OMIP |
| title | Nitrogen Loss to Sediments and Through Denitrification |
| units | mol m-2 s-1 |
| uid | c73793c9a403918cf29279cbc374d509 |