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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 | cloud_area_fraction_in_atmosphere_layer |
| description | Percentage cloud cover, including both large-scale and convective cloud. |
| name | cl |
| provenance | CMIP5_Amon, CMIP5_CFsubhr, PMIP3_Aclim, PMIP3_Amon |
| title | Percentage Cloud Cover |
| uid | e0ecf1c1305c1bdc69bee0e7ba1e2e03 |
| units | % |