Climate and Forecast (CF) standard names parameter vocabulary
type: Ontology
description: This is an ontology representation of the climatic data variables defined by Climate and Forecast (CF) standard names vocabulary (http://cf-pcmdi.llnl.gov/documents/cf-standard-names/), maintained by the Program for Climate Model Diagnosis and Intercomparison (http://cf-pcmdi.llnl.gov/ ) which is intended for use with climate and forecast data, in the atmosphere, surface and ocean domains.
comment: Acknowledgements to all the contributors to the CF Standard Name Table http://cf-pcmdi.llnl.gov/documents/cf-standard-names/cf-standard-name-contributors
comment: The links between the properties and to the Medium, Layer, and Surface classes are based on the work done by Jonathan Gregory on the definition of a grammar for CF, which is used here with his kind permission. For more information: Parsing CF standard names http://www.met.reading.ac.uk/~jonathan/CF_metadata/14.1/.
creator: W3C Semantic Sensor Network Incubator Group
created: 2010-10-05
modified: 2011-06-20
rights: Copyright 2010 - 2011 CSIRO.
imports: qu
imports: qu-rec20
imports: cf-feature
imports: ssn

age of stratospheric air
type: Duration
comment: "Age of stratospheric air" means an estimate of the time since a parcel of stratospheric air was last in contact with the troposphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
property type: scalar

air density
type: Density
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air
property type: scalar

air potential temperature
type: Temperature
comment: Potential temperature is the temperature a parcel of air or sea water would have if moved adiabatically to sea level pressure.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: air
property type: scalar

air pressure
type: StressOrPressure
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure
is property of: air
property type: scalar

air pressure anomaly
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "anomaly" means difference from climatology.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure
is property of: air
property type: scalar

air pressure at cloud base
type: StressOrPressure
comment: cloud_base refers to the base of the lowest cloud.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure
is property of: cloud base air
property type: scalar

air pressure at cloud top
type: StressOrPressure
comment: cloud_top refers to the top of the highest cloud.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure
is property of: cloud top air
property type: scalar

air pressure at convective cloud base
type: StressOrPressure
comment: cloud_base refers to the base of the lowest cloud. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure
is property of: convective cloud base air
property type: scalar

air pressure at convective cloud top
type: StressOrPressure
comment: cloud_top refers to the top of the highest cloud. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure
is property of: convective cloud top air
property type: scalar

air pressure at freezing level
type: StressOrPressure
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure
is property of: freezing level air
property type: scalar

air pressure at sea level
type: StressOrPressure
comment: sea_level means mean sea level, which is close to the geoid in sea areas. Air pressure at sea level is the quantity often abbreviated as MSLP or PMSL.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure
identifier: 2 E151
is property of: sea level air
property type: scalar

air temperature
type: Temperature
comment: Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
identifier: 11 E130
is property of: air
property type: scalar

air temperature anomaly
type: Temperature
comment: "anomaly" means difference from climatology. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: air
property type: scalar

air temperature at cloud top
type: Temperature
comment: cloud_top refers to the top of the highest cloud. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: cloud top air
property type: scalar

air temperature threshold
type: Temperature
comment: Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature. Air temperature excess and deficit are calculated relative to the air temperature threshold.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: air
property type: scalar

altimeter range
type: Distance
comment: An altimeter operates by sending out a short pulse of radiation and measuring the time required for the pulse to return from the sea surface; this measurement is used to calculate the distance between the instrument and the sea surface. That measurement is called the "altimeter range" and does not include any range corrections.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar

altimeter range correction due to dry troposphere
type: Distance
comment: 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. To apply the altimeter range correction it must be added to the quantity with standard name altimeter_range. "Correction_due_to_dry_troposphere" means a correction for dry gases in the troposphere, i.e. excluding the effect of liquid water. Additional altimeter range corrections are given by the quantities with standard names altimeter_range_correction_due_to_wet_troposphere, altimeter_range_correction_due_to_ionosphere, sea_surface_height_correction_due_to_air_pressure_at_low_frequency and sea_surface_height_correction_due_to_air_pressure_and_wind_at_high_frequency.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar

altimeter range correction due to ionosphere
type: Distance
comment: 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. To apply the altimeter range correction it must be added to the quantity with standard name altimeter_range. "Correction_due_to_ionosphere" means a correction for the atmosphere's electron content in the ionosphere. Additional altimeter range corrections are given by the quantities with standard names altimeter_range_correction_due_to_wet_troposphere, altimeter_range_correction_due_to_dry_troposphere, sea_surface_height_correction_due_to_air_pressure_at_low_frequency and sea_surface_height_correction_due_to_air_pressure_and_wind_at_high_frequency.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar

altimeter range correction due to wet troposphere
type: Distance
comment: 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. To apply the altimeter range correction it must be added to the quantity with standard name altimeter_range. "Correction_due_to_wet_troposphere" means a correction for the effect of liquid water in the troposphere. Additional altimeter range corrections are given by the quantities with standard names altimeter_range_correction_due_to_dry_troposphere, altimeter_range_correction_due_to_ionosphere, sea_surface_height_correction_due_to_air_pressure_at_low_frequency and sea_surface_height_correction_due_to_air_pressure_and_wind_at_high_frequency.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar

altitude
type: Distance
comment: Altitude is the (geometric) height above the geoid, which is the reference geopotential surface. The geoid is similar to mean sea level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar

altitude at top of dry convection
type: Distance
comment: Altitude is the (geometric) height above the geoid, which is the reference geopotential surface. The geoid is similar to mean sea level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: top of dry convection
property type: scalar

angle of emergence
type: Angle
comment: The angle of emergence is that between the direction of a beam of radiation emerging from the surface of a medium and the normal to that surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar

angle of incidence
type: Angle
comment: The angle of incidence is that between the direction of approach of a beam of radiation toward a surface and the normal to that surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar

angle of rotation from east to x
type: Angle
comment: The quantity with standard name angle_of_rotation_from_east_to_x is the angle, anticlockwise reckoned positive, between due East and (dr/di)jk, where r(i,j,k) is the vector 3D position of the point with coordinate indices (i,j,k). It could be used for rotating vector fields between model space and latitude-longitude space.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle

angle of rotation from east to y
type: Angle
comment: The quantity with standard name angle_of_rotation_from_east_to_y is the angle, anticlockwise reckoned positive, between due East and (dr/dj)ik, where r(i,j,k) is the vector 3D position of the point with coordinate indices (i,j,k). It could be used for rotating vector fields between model space and latitude-longitude space.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle

angstrom exponent of ambient aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. The "Angstrom exponent" appears in the formula relating aerosol optical thickness to the wavelength of incident radiation: T(lambda) = T(lambda0) * [lambda/lambda0] ** (-1 * alpha) where alpha is the Angstrom exponent, lambda is the wavelength of incident radiation, lambda0 is a reference wavelength, T(lambda) and T(lambda0) are the values of aerosol optical thickness at wavelengths lambda and lambda0, respectively.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

area fraction
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Area fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area. To specify which area is quantified by a variable of area_fraction, provide a coordinate variable or scalar coordinate variable of land_cover or surface_cover. Alternatively, if one is defined, use a more specific standard name of "X_area_fraction" for the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

area fraction below surface
type: Dimensionless
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. The fraction of horizontal area where the surface specified by the axes other than horizontal axes, for instance an isobaric surface, is below the (ground or sea) surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

area type
type: Dimensionless
comment: A variable with the standard name of area_type contains strings which indicate the nature of the surface e.g. land, sea, sea_ice. These strings are standardised. Values must be taken from the area_type table.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

atmosphere absorption optical thickness due to ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. A coordinate variable of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency can be specified to indicate that the optical thickness applies at specific wavelengths or frequencies. "Absorption optical thickness" means that part of the atmosphere optical thickness that is caused by the absorption of incident radiation. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere absorption optical thickness due to black carbon ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. A coordinate variable of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency can be specified to indicate that the optical thickness applies at specific wavelengths or frequencies. "Absorption optical thickness" means that part of the atmosphere optical thickness that is caused by the absorption of incident radiation. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere absorption optical thickness due to dust ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. A coordinate variable of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency can be specified to indicate that the optical thickness applies at specific wavelengths or frequencies. "Absorption optical thickness" means that part of the atmosphere optical thickness that is caused by the absorption of incident radiation. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere absorption optical thickness due to particulate organic matter ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. A coordinate variable of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency can be specified to indicate that the optical thickness applies at specific wavelengths or frequencies. "Absorption optical thickness" means that part of the atmosphere optical thickness that is caused by the absorption of incident radiation. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere absorption optical thickness due to seasalt ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. A coordinate variable of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency can be specified to indicate that the optical thickness applies at specific wavelengths or frequencies. "Absorption optical thickness" means that part of the atmosphere optical thickness that is caused by the absorption of incident radiation. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere absorption optical thickness due to sulfate ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. A coordinate variable of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency can be specified to indicate that the optical thickness applies at specific wavelengths or frequencies. "Absorption optical thickness" means that part of the atmosphere optical thickness that is caused by the absorption of incident radiation. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere boundary layer thickness
type: Distance
comment: The atmosphere boundary layer thickness is the "depth" or "height" of the (atmosphere) planetary boundary layer.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: atmosphere boundary layer
property type: scalar

atmosphere cloud condensed water content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "condensed_water" means liquid and ice. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere cloud ice content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere cloud liquid water content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere convective cloud condensed water content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "condensed_water" means liquid and ice. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere convective cloud liquid water content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere net upward convective mass flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. Net upward convective mass flux is the difference between the updraft mass flux and the downdraft mass flux. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). For an area-average, cell_methods should specify whether the average is over all the area or the area of updrafts and/or downdrafts only.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: vector

atmosphere downdraft convective mass flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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 and/or downdrafts only. "Downdraft" means that the flux is positive in the downward direction (negative upward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: vector

atmosphere dry energy content
type: RadianceExposure
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Dry energy is the sum of dry static energy and kinetic energy. Dry static energy is the sum of enthalpy and potential energy (itself the sum of gravitational and centripetal potential energy). Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere dry static energy content
type: RadianceExposure
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Dry static energy is the sum of enthalpy and potential energy (itself the sum of gravitational and centripetal potential energy). Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere eastward stress due to gravity wave drag
type: StressOrPressure
comment: 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. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). Atmosphere_Xward_stress is a stress which tends to accelerate the atmosphere in direction X.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: atmosphere
property type: tensor

atmosphere energy content
type: RadianceExposure
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Atmosphere energy content" has not yet been precisely defined! Please express your views on this quantity on the CF email list.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere enthalpy content
type: RadianceExposure
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere heat diffusivity
type: DiffusionCoefficient
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere horizontal streamfunction
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: "Horizontal" indicates that the streamfunction applies to a horizontal velocity field on a particular vertical level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere horizontal velocity potential
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "Horizontal" indicates that the velocity potential applies to a horizontal velocity field on a particular vertical level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere hybrid height coordinate
type: Distance
comment: See Appendix D of the CF convention for information about dimensionless vertical coordinates.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere hybrid sigma pressure coordinate
type: Dimensionless
comment: See Appendix D of the CF convention for information about dimensionless vertical coordinates.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere kinetic energy content
type: RadianceExposure
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere ln pressure coordinate
type: Dimensionless
comment: "ln_X" means natural logarithm of X. X must be dimensionless. See Appendix D of the CF convention for information about dimensionless vertical coordinates.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere mass content of acetic acid
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for acetic_acid is CH3COOH. The IUPAC name for acetic acid is ethanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of aceto nitrile
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for aceto-nitrile is CH3CN. The IUPAC name for aceto-nitrile is ethanenitrile.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of alkanes
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons, i.e. they do not contain any chemical double bonds. Alkanes contain only hydrogen and carbon combined in the general proportions C(n)H(2n+2); "alkanes" is the term used in standard names to describe the group of chemical species having this common structure that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names exist for some individual alkane species, e.g., methane and ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of alkenes
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons as they contain chemical double bonds between adjacent carbon atoms. Alkenes contain only hydrogen and carbon combined in the general proportions C(n)H(2n); "alkenes" is the term used in standard names to describe the group of chemical species having this common structure that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names exist for some individual alkene species, e.g., ethene and propene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of alpha hexachlorocyclohexane
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for alpha_hexachlorocyclohexane is C6H6Cl6.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of alpha pinene
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for alpha_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for alpha-pinene is (1S,5S)-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of ammonia
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for ammonia is NH3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of ammonium dry aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. The chemical formula for ammonium is NH4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of anthropogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Anthropogenic" means influenced, caused, or created by human activity. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of aromatic compounds
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Aromatic compounds in organic chemistry are compounds that contain at least one benzene ring of six carbon atoms joined by alternating single and double covalent bonds. The simplest aromatic compound is benzene itself. In standard names "aromatic_compounds" is the term used to describe the group of aromatic chemical species that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names exist for some individual aromatic species, e.g. benzene and xylene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of atomic bromine
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical symbol for atomic bromine is Br.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of atomic chlorine
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical symbol for atomic chlorine is Cl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of atomic nitrogen
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical symbol for atomic nitrogen is N.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of benzene
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for benzene is C6H6. Benzene is the simplest aromatic hydrocarbon and has a ring structure consisting of six carbon atoms joined by alternating single and double chemical bonds. Each carbon atom is additionally bonded to one hydrogen atom. There are standard names that refer to aromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of beta pinene
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for beta_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for beta-pinene is (1S,5S)-6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of biogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Biogenic" means influenced, caused, or created by natural processes. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of black carbon dry aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of bromine chloride
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for bromine chloride is BrCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of bromine monoxide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for bromine monoxide is BrO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of bromine nitrate
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for bromine nitrate is BrONO2. The chemical formula for the nitrate anion is NO3-.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of brox expressed as bromine
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Brox" describes a family of chemical species consisting of inorganic bromine compounds with the exception of hydrogen bromide (HBr) and bromine nitrate (BrONO2). "Brox" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing bromine (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_bromine" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species including HCl and ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of butane
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for butane is C4H10. Butane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of carbon dioxide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of carbon monoxide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula of carbon monoxide is CO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of carbon tetrachloride
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula of carbon tetrachloride is CCl4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of cfc11
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula of CFC11 is CFCl3. The IUPAC name fof CFC11 is trichloro-fluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of cfc113
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula of CFC113 is CCl2FCClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC113 is 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of cfc113a
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula of CFC113a CCl3CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC113a is 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of cfc114
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula of CFC114 is CClF2CClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC114 is 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of cfc115
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula of CFC115 is CClF2CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC115 is 1-chloro-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of cfc12
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for CFC12 is CF2Cl2. The IUPAC name for CFC12 is dichloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of chlorine dioxide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for chlorine dioxide is OClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of chlorine monoxide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for chlorine monoxide is ClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of chlorine nitrate
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for chlorine nitrate is ClONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of clox expressed as chlorine
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Clox" describes a family of chemical species consisting of inorganic chlorine compounds with the exception of hydrogen chloride (HCl) and chlorine nitrate (ClONO2). "Clox" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. "Inorganic chlorine", sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing chlorine (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as seasalt and other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_chlorine" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic chlorine species including HCl and ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of dichlorine peroxide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for dichlorine peroxide is Cl2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of dimethyl sulfide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for dimethyl sulfide is (CH3)2S. Dimethyl sulfide is sometimes referred to as DMS.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of dinitrogen pentoxide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for dinitrogen pentoxide is N2O5.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of dust dry aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of ethane
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for ethane is C2H6. Ethane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of ethanol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for ethanol is C2H5OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of ethene
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for ethene is C2H4. Ethene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes. There are standard names for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of ethyne
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for ethyne is HC2H. Ethyne is the IUPAC name for this species, which is also commonly known as acetylene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of formaldehyde
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for formaldehyde is CH2O. The IUPAC name for formaldehyde is methanal.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of formic acid
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for formic acid is HCOOH. The IUPAC name for formic acid is methanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of gaseous divalent mercury
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Divalent mercury" means all compounds in which the mercury has two binding sites to other ion(s) in a salt or to other atom(s) in a molecule.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of gaseous elemental mercury
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical symbol for mercury is Hg.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of halon1202
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for halon1202 is CBr2F2. The IUPAC name for halon1202 is dibromo-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of halon1211
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for halon1211 is CBrClF2. The IUPAC name for halon1211 is bromo-chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of halon1301
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for halon1301 is CBrF3. The IUPAC name for halon1301 is bromo-trifluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of halon2402
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for halo2402 is C2Br2F4. The IUPAC name for halon2402 is 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hcc140a
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for hcc140a is CH3CCl3. The IUPAC name for hcc140a is 1,1,1-trichloro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hcfc141b
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for HCFC141b is CH3CCl2F. The IUPAC name for HCFC141b is 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hcfc142b
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for HCFC142b is CH3CClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC142b is 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hcfc22
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for HCFC22 is CHClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC22 is chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hexachlorobiphenyl
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for hexachlorobiphenyl is C12H4Cl6. This structure of this species consists of two linked benzene rings, each of which is additionally bonded to three chlorine atoms.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hox expressed as hydrogen
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "HOx" means a combination of two radical species containing hydrogen and oxygen: OH and HO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hydrogen bromide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for hydrogen bromide is HBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hydrogen chloride
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for hydrogen chloride is HCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hydrogen cyanide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for hydrogen cyanide is HCN.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hydrogen peroxide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide is H2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hydroperoxyl radical
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for the hydroperoxyl radical is HO2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hydroxyl radical
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for the hydroxyl radical is OH. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hypobromous acid
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for hypobromous acid is HOBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of hypochlorous acid
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for hypochlorous acid is HOCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of inorganic bromine
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing bromine (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. "Inorganic bromine" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names that use the term "brox" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species except HBr and BrONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of inorganic chlorine
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Inorganic chlorine", sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing chlorine (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as seasalt and other aerosols. "Inorganic chlorine" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names that use the term "clox" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic chlorine species except HCl and ClONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of isoprene
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for isoprene is CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2. The IUPAC name for isoprene is 2-methyl-buta-1,3-diene. Isoprene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There are standard names for the terpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of limonene
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for limonene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for limonene is 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene. Limonene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There are standard names for the terpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of mercury dry aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of methane
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for methane is CH4. Methane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of methanol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for methanol is CH3OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of methyl bromide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for methyl bromide is CH3Br. The IUPAC name for methyl bromide is bromomethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of methyl chloride
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for methyl chloride is CH3Cl. The IUPAC name for methyl chloride is chloromethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of methyl hydroperoxide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for methyl hydroperoxide is CH3OOH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of methyl peroxy radical
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for methyl_peroxy_radical is CH3O2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of molecular hydrogen
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for molecular hydrogen is H2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of nitrate dry aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. The chemical formula for the nitrate anion is NO3-.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of nitrate radical
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for nitrate is NO3. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of nitric acid
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of nitric acid trihydrate ambient aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. Nitric acid trihydrate, sometimes referred to as NAT, is a stable crystalline substance consisting of three molecules of water to one molecule of nitric acid. The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of nitrogen monoxide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for nitrogen monoxide is NO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of nitrous acid
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for nitrous acid is HNO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of nitrous oxide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for nitrous oxide is N2O.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of nmvoc expressed as carbon
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of nox expressed as nitrogen
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Nox" means a combination of two radical species containing nitrogen and oxygen: NO+NO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of noy expressed as nitrogen
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Noy" describes a family of chemical species. The family usually includes atomic nitrogen (N), nitrogen monoxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5), nitric acid (HNO3), peroxynitric acid (HNO4), bromine nitrate (BrONO2) , chlorine nitrate (ClONO2) and organic nitrates (most notably peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, (CH3COO2NO2)). The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of oxygenated hydrocarbons
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Oxygenated" means containing oxygen. "Hydrocarbon" means a compound containing hydrogen and carbon.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of ozone
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for ozone is O3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of particulate organic matter dry aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. The term "particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol" means all particulate organic matter dry aerosol except black carbon. It is the sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of peroxy radicals
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The term "peroxy_radicals" means all organic and inorganic peroxy radicals. This includes HO2 and all organic peroxy radicals, sometimes referred to as RO2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of peroxyacetyl nitrate
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, is CH3COO2NO2. The IUPAC name for peroxyacetyl_nitrate is nitroethaneperoxoate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of peroxynitric acid
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for peroxynitric acid, sometimes referred to as PNA, is HO2NO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of primary particulate organic matter dry aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Primary particulate organic matter " means all organic matter emitted directly to the atmosphere as particles except black carbon. The sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol is particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of propane
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for propane is C3H8. Propane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of propene
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for propene is C3H6. Propene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes. There are standard names for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of radon
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical symbol for radon is Rn.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of seasalt dry aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of secondary particulate organic matter dry aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Secondary particulate organic matter " means particulate organic matter formed within the atmosphere from gaseous precursors. The sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol is particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of sulfate ambient aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of sulfate dry aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. The chemical formula for the sulfate anion is SO4(2-).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of sulfate expressed as sulfur dry aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of sulfur dioxide
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for sulfur dioxide is SO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of terpenes
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Terpenes are hydrocarbons, that is, they contain only hydrogen and carbon combined in the general proportions (C5H8)n where n is an integer greater than on equal to one. The term "terpenes" is used in standard names to describe the group of chemical species having this common structure that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names exist for some individual terpene species, e.g., isoprene and limonene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of toluene
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for toluene is C6H5CH3. Toluene has the same structure as benzene, except that one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced by a methyl group. The systematic name for toluene is methylbenzene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of water in ambient aerosol
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Water" means water in all phases. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of water vapor
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass content of xylene
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The chemical formula for xylene is C6H4C2H6. In chemistry, xylene is a generic term for a group of three isomers of dimethylbenzene. The IUPAC names for the isomers are 1,2-dimethylbenzene, 1,3-dimethylbenzene and 1,4-dimethylbenzene. Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon. There are standard names that refer to aromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere mass of air per unit area
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Mass_of_air" means the mass due solely to the gaseous constituents of the atmosphere. The standard name for the mass including precipitation and aerosol particles is atmosphere_mass_per_unit_area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere air

atmosphere mass per unit area
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere moles of acetic acid
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for acetic_acid is CH3COOH. The IUPAC name for acetic acid is ethanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of aceto nitrile
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for aceto-nitrile is CH3CN. The IUPAC name for aceto-nitrile is ethanenitrile.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of alpha hexachlorocyclohexane
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for alpha_hexachlorocyclohexane is C6H6Cl6.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of alpha pinene
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for alpha_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for alpha-pinene is (1S,5S)-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of ammonia
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for ammonia is NH3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of anthropogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Anthropogenic" means influenced, caused, or created by human activity. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of atomic bromine
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical symbol for atomic bromine is Br.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of atomic chlorine
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical symbol for atomic chlorine is Cl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of atomic nitrogen
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical symbol for atomic nitrogen is N.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of benzene
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for benzene is C6H6. Benzene is the simplest aromatic hydrocarbon and has a ring structure consisting of six carbon atoms joined by alternating single and double chemical bonds. Each carbon atom is additionally bonded to one hydrogen atom. There are standard names that refer to aromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of beta pinene
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for beta_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for beta-pinene is (1S,5S)-6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of biogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Biogenic" means influenced, caused, or created by natural processes. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of bromine chloride
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for bromine chloride is BrCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of bromine monoxide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for bromine monoxide is BrO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of bromine nitrate
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for bromine nitrate is BrONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of brox expressed as bromine
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Brox" describes a family of chemical species consisting of inorganic bromine compounds with the exception of hydrogen bromide (HBr) and bromine nitrate (BrONO2). "Brox" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing bromine (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_bromine" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species including HCl and ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of butane
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for butane is C4H10. Butane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of carbon dioxide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of carbon monoxide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for carbon monoxide is CO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of carbon tetrachloride
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for carbon tetrachloride is CCl4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of cfc11
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of CFC11 is CFCl3. The IUPAC name fof CFC11 is trichloro-fluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of cfc113
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of CFC113 is CCl2FCClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC113 is 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of cfc113a
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of CFC113a CCl3CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC113a is 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of cfc114
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of CFC114 is CClF2CClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC114 is 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of cfc115
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of CFC115 is CClF2CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC115 is 1-chloro-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of cfc12
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for CFC12 is CF2Cl2. The IUPAC name for CFC12 is dichloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of chlorine dioxide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for chlorine dioxide is OClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of chlorine monoxide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for chlorine monoxide is ClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of chlorine nitrate
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for chlorine nitrate is ClONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of clox expressed as chlorine
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Clox" describes a family of chemical species consisting of inorganic chlorine compounds with the exception of hydrogen chloride (HCl) and chlorine nitrate (ClONO2). "Clox" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. "Inorganic chlorine", sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing chlorine (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as seasalt and other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_chlorine" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic chlorine species including HCl and ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of dichlorine peroxide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for dichlorine peroxide is Cl2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of dimethyl sulfide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for dimethyl sulfide is (CH3)2S. Dimethyl sulfide is sometimes referred to as DMS.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of dinitrogen pentoxide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for dinitrogen pentoxide is N2O5.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of ethane
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for ethane is C2H6. Ethane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of ethanol
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for ethanol is C2H5OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of ethene
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for ethene is C2H4. Ethene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes. There are standard names for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of ethyne
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for ethyne is HC2H. Ethyne is the IUPAC name for this species, which is also commonly known as acetylene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of formaldehyde
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for formaldehyde is CH2O. The IUPAC name for formaldehyde is methanal.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of formic acid
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for formic acid is HCOOH. The IUPAC name for formic acid is methanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of gaseous divalent mercury
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Divalent mercury" means all compounds in which the mercury has two binding sites to other ion(s) in a salt or to other atom(s) in a molecule.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of gaseous elemental mercury
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical symbol for mercury is Hg.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of halon1202
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for halon1202 is CBr2F2. The IUPAC name for halon1202 is dibromo-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of halon1211
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for halon1211 is CBrClF2. The IUPAC name for halon1211 is bromo-chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of halon1301
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for halon1301 is CBrF3. The IUPAC name for halon1301 is bromo-trifluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of halon2402
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for halo2402 is C2Br2F4. The IUPAC name for halon2402 is 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hcc140a
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hcc140a is CH3CCl3. The IUPAC name for hcc140a is 1,1,1-trichloro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hcfc141b
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for HCFC141b is CH3CCl2F. The IUPAC name for HCFC141b is 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hcfc142b
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for HCFC142b is CH3CClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC142b is 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hcfc22
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for HCFC22 is CHClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC22 is chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hexachlorobiphenyl
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hexachlorobiphenyl is C12H4Cl6. This structure of this species consists of two linked benzene rings, each of which is additionally bonded to three chlorine atoms.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hox expressed as hydrogen
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "HOx" means a combination of two radical species containing hydrogen and oxygen: OH and HO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hydrogen bromide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hydrogen bromide is HBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hydrogen chloride
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hydrogen chloride is HCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hydrogen cyanide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hydrogen cyanide is HCN.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hydrogen peroxide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide is H2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hydroperoxyl radical
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for the hydroperoxyl radical is HO2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hydroxyl radical
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for the hydroxyl radical is OH. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hypobromous acid
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hypobromous acid is HOBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of hypochlorous acid
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hypochlorous acid is HOCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of inorganic bromine
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing bromine (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. "Inorganic bromine" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names that use the term "brox" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species except HBr and BrONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of inorganic chlorine
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Inorganic chlorine", sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing chlorine (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as seasalt and other aerosols. "Inorganic chlorine" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names that use the term "clox" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic chlorine species except HCl and ClONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of isoprene
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for isoprene is CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2. The IUPAC name for isoprene is 2-methyl-buta-1,3-diene. Isoprene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There are standard names for the terpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of limonene
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for limonene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for limonene is 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene. Limonene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There are standard names for the terpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of methane
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for methane is CH4. Methane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of methanol
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for methanol is CH3OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of methyl bromide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for methyl bromide is CH3Br. The IUPAC name for methyl bromide is bromomethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of methyl chloride
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for methyl chloride is CH3Cl. The IUPAC name for methyl chloride is chloromethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of methyl hydroperoxide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for methyl hydroperoxide is CH3OOH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of methyl peroxy radical
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for methyl_peroxy_radical is CH3O2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of molecular hydrogen
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for molecular hydrogen is H2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of nitrate radical
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of nitric acid
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of nitric acid trihydrate ambient aerosol
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3. Nitric acid trihydrate, sometimes referred to as NAT, is a stable crystalline substance consisting of three molecules of water to one molecule of nitric acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of nitrogen dioxide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for nitrogen dioxide is NO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of nitrogen monoxide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for nitrogen monoxide is NO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of nitrous acid
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for nitrous acid is HNO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of nitrous oxide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for nitrous oxide is N2O.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of nmvoc expressed as carbon
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of nox expressed as nitrogen
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Nox" means a combination of two radical species containing nitrogen and oxygen: NO+NO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of noy expressed as nitrogen
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Noy" describes a family of chemical species. The family usually includes atomic nitrogen (N), nitrogen monoxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5), nitric acid (HNO3), peroxynitric acid (HNO4), bromine nitrate (BrONO2) , chlorine nitrate (ClONO2) and organic nitrates (most notably peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, (CH3COO2NO2)). The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of ozone
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for ozone is O3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of peroxyacetyl nitrate
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, is CH3COO2NO2. The IUPAC name for peroxyacetyl_nitrate is nitroethaneperoxoate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of peroxynitric acid
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for peroxynitric acid, sometimes referred to as PNA, is HO2NO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of propane
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for propane is C3H8. Propane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of propene
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for propene is C3H6. Propene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes. There are standard names for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of radon
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical symbol for radon is Rn.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of sulfur dioxide
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for sulfur dioxide is SO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of toluene
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for toluene is C6H5CH3. Toluene has the same structure as benzene, except that one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced by a methyl group. The systematic name for toluene is methylbenzene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of water vapor
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere moles of xylene
type: AmountOfSubstance
comment: The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for xylene is C6H4C2H6. In chemistry, xylene is a generic term for a group of three isomers of dimethylbenzene. The IUPAC names for the isomers are 1,2-dimethylbenzene, 1,3-dimethylbenzene and 1,4-dimethylbenzene. Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon. There are standard names that refer to aromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: amountOfSubstance
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere momentum diffusivity
type: DiffusionCoefficient
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere net rate of absorption of longwave energy
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. Net absorbed radiation is the difference between absorbed and emitted radiation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere net rate of absorption of shortwave energy
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Net absorbed radiation is the difference between absorbed and emitted radiation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere net upward deep convective mass flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). 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 and/or downdrafts only. Net upward convective mass flux is the difference between the updraft mass flux and the downdraft mass flux.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: vector

atmosphere net upward shallow convective mass flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). 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 and/or downdrafts only. Net upward convective mass flux is the difference between the updraft mass flux and the downdraft mass flux.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: vector

atmosphere northward stress due to gravity wave drag
type: StressOrPressure
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Atmosphere_Xward_stress is a stress which tends to accelerate the atmosphere in direction X.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: atmosphere
property type: tensor

atmosphere number content of aerosol particles
type: NumberPerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: numberPerArea
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere number content of cloud droplets
type: NumberPerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: numberPerArea
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere number content of ice crystals
type: NumberPerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: numberPerArea
is property of: atmosphere

atmosphere optical thickness due to ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. A coordinate variable of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency can be specified to indicate that the optical thickness applies at specific wavelengths or frequencies. The atmosphere optical thickness applies to radiation passing through the entire atmosphere. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere optical thickness due to black carbon ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: 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. The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. The atmosphere optical thickness applies to radiation passing through the entire atmosphere. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. Black carbon aerosol is composed of elemental carbon. It is strongly light absorbing.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere optical thickness due to cloud
type: Dimensionless
comment: The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. A coordinate variable of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency can be specified to indicate that the optical thickness applies at specific wavelengths or frequencies. The atmosphere optical thickness applies to radiation passing through the entire atmosphere. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere optical thickness due to convective cloud
type: Dimensionless
comment: The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. A coordinate variable of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency can be specified to indicate that the optical thickness applies at specific wavelengths or frequencies. The atmosphere optical thickness applies to radiation passing through the entire atmosphere. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere optical thickness due to dust ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: 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. The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. The atmosphere optical thickness applies to radiation passing through the entire atmosphere. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere optical thickness due to particulate organic matter ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: 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. The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. The atmosphere optical thickness applies to radiation passing through the entire atmosphere. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere optical thickness due to pm10 ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: 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. The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. The atmosphere optical thickness applies to radiation passing through the entire atmosphere. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Pm10 aerosol" is an air pollutant with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 10 micrometers.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere optical thickness due to pm1 ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: 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. The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. The atmosphere optical thickness applies to radiation passing through the entire atmosphere. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Pm1 aerosol" is an air pollutant with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 1 micrometer.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere optical thickness due to pm2p5 ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: 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. The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. The atmosphere optical thickness applies to radiation passing through the entire atmosphere. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Pm2p5 aerosol" is an air pollutant with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere optical thickness due to seasalt ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: 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. The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. The atmosphere optical thickness applies to radiation passing through the entire atmosphere. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere optical thickness due to stratiform cloud
type: Dimensionless
comment: The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. A coordinate variable of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency can be specified to indicate that the optical thickness applies at specific wavelengths or frequencies. The atmosphere optical thickness applies to radiation passing through the entire atmosphere. In an atmosphere model, stratiform cloud is that produced by large-scale convergence (not the convection schemes). 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere optical thickness due to water in ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: 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. The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. The atmosphere optical thickness applies to radiation passing through the entire atmosphere. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "atmosphere_optical_thickness_due_to_water_in_ambient_aerosol" refers to the optical thickness due to the water that is associated with aerosol particles due to hygroscopic growth in ambient air, affecting the particle's radius and refractive index. It corresponds to the difference between the total dry aerosol optical thickness and the total ambient aerosol optical thickness.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere potential energy content
type: RadianceExposure
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Potential energy is the sum of the gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the centripetal potential energy. (The geopotential is the specific potential energy.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere sigma coordinate
type: Dimensionless
comment: See Appendix D of the CF convention for information about dimensionless vertical coordinates.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere sleve coordinate
type: Dimensionless
comment: See Appendix D of the CF convention for information about dimensionless vertical coordinates.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

atmosphere specific convective available potential energy
type: SpecificEnergy
comment: "specific" means per unit mass. Potential energy is the sum of the gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the centripetal potential energy. (The geopotential is the specific potential energy.) Convective(ly) available potential energy is often abbreviated as "CAPE".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: specificEnergy
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere sulfate content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere updraft convective mass flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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 and/or downdrafts only. "Updraft" means that the flux is positive in the updward direction (negative downward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: vector

atmosphere water content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Water" means water in all phases.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

atmosphere water vapor content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Atmosphere water vapor content is sometimes referred to as "precipitable water", although this term does not imply the water could all be precipitated.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

backscattering ratio
type: Dimensionless
comment: Scattering of radiation is its deflection from its incident path without loss of energy. Backwards scattering refers to the sum of scattering into all backward angles i.e. scattering_angle exceeding pi/2 radians. A scattering_angle should not be specified with this quantity. "Backscattering ratio" is the ratio of the quantity with standard name volume_attenuated_backwards_scattering_function_in_air to the quantity with standard name volume_attenuated_backwards_scattering_function_in_air_assuming_no_aerosol_or_cloud.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

baroclinic eastward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

baroclinic northward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

barotropic eastward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

barotropic northward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

barotropic sea water x velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

barotropic sea water y velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

baseflow amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Baseflow" is subsurface runoff which takes place below the level of the water table. Runoff is the liquid water which drains from land. "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
property type: scalar

beaufort wind force
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Beaufort wind force" is an index assigned on the Beaufort wind force scale and relates a qualitative description of the degree of disturbance or destruction caused by wind to the speed of the wind. The Beaufort wind scale varies between 0 (qualitatively described as calm, smoke rises vertically, sea appears glassy) (wind speeds in the range 0 - 0.2 m s-1) and 12 (hurricane, wave heights in excess of 14 m) (wind speeds in excess of 32.7 m s-1).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

bedrock altitude
type: Distance
comment: Altitude is the (geometric) height above the geoid, which is the reference geopotential surface. The geoid is similar to mean sea level. "Bedrock" is the solid Earth surface beneath land ice or ocean water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar

bedrock altitude change due to isostatic adjustment
type: Distance
comment: 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. Altitude is the (geometric) height above the geoid, which is the reference geopotential surface. The geoid is similar to mean sea level. "Bedrock" is the solid Earth surface beneath land ice or ocean water. The zero of bedrock altitude change is arbitrary. Isostatic adjustment is the vertical movement of the lithosphere due to changing surface ice and water loads.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar

bioluminescent photon rate in sea water
type: VolumeDensityRate
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: volumeDensityRate
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

biomass burning carbon flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Biomass burning carbon" refers to the rate at which biomass is burned by forest fires etc., expressed as the mass of carbon which it contains. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

bolus eastward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: Bolus velocity in an ocean model means the velocity due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects which are not resolved on the grid scale of the model. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

bolus northward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: Bolus velocity in an ocean model means the velocity due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects which are not resolved on the grid scale of the model. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

bolus sea water x velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. Bolus velocity in an ocean model means the velocity due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects which are not resolved on the grid scale of the model. bolus_sea_water_x_velocity is used in some parameteris a tions of lateral diffusion in the ocean.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

bolus sea water y velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing y. Bolus velocity in an ocean model means the velocity due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects which are not resolved on the grid scale of the model. bolus_sea_water_y_velocity is used in some parameteris a tions of lateral diffusion in the ocean.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

bolus upward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: Bolus velocity in an ocean model means the velocity due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects which are not resolved on the grid scale of the model. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

brightness temperature
type: Temperature
comment: The brightness temperature of a body is the temperature of a black body which radiates the same power per unit solid angle per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
property type: scalar

canopy and surface water amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Amount" means mass per unit area. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. "Canopy" means the plant or vegetation canopy. "Canopy and surface water" means the sum of water on the ground and on the canopy.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: canopy and surface
property type: scalar

canopy height
type: Distance
comment: Height is the vertical distance above the surface. "Canopy" means the plant or vegetation canopy.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: canopy
property type: scalar

canopy temperature
type: Temperature
comment: "Canopy" means the plant or vegetation canopy. "Canopy_temperature" is the bulk temperature of the canopy, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: canopy
property type: scalar

canopy throughfall flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Canopy" means the plant or vegetation canopy. "Throughfall" is the part of the precipitation flux that reaches the ground directly through the vegetative canopy, through intershrub spaces in the canopy, and as drip from the leaves, twigs, and stems (but not including snowmelt). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: canopy
property type: scalar

canopy water amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. "Canopy" means the plant or vegetation canopy. The canopy water is the water on the canopy.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: canopy
property type: scalar

cell area
type: Area
comment: "Cell_area" is the horizontal area of a gridcell.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: area
property type: scalar

cell thickness
type: Distance
comment: "Thickness" means the vertical extent of a layer. "Cell" refers to a model grid-cell.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
property type: scalar

change in atmosphere energy content due to change in sigma coordinate wrt surface pressure
type: RadianceExposure
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. 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. "wrt" means with respect to. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Atmosphere energy content" has not yet been precisely defined! Please express your views on this quantity on the CF email list. See Appendix D of the CF convention for information about dimensionless vertical coordinates.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

change in energy content of atmosphere layer due to change in sigma coordinate wrt surface pressure
type: RadianceExposure
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. 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. "wrt" means with respect to. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. See Appendix D of the CF convention for information about dimensionless vertical coordinates.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

change over time in atmosphere water content due to advection
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "change_over_time_in_X" means change in a quantity X over a time-interval, which should be defined by the bounds of the time coordinate. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Water" means water in all phases. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

change over time in surface snow amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "change_over_time_in_X" means change in a quantity X over a time-interval, which should be defined by the bounds of the time coordinate. "Amount" means mass per unit area. Surface amount refers to the amount on the ground, excluding that on the plant or vegetation canopy.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
property type: scalar

cloud albedo
type: Dimensionless
comment: The albedo of cloud.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

cloud area fraction
type: Dimensionless
comment: "X_area_fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell. Cloud area fraction is also called "cloud amount" and "cloud cover". The cloud area fraction is for the whole atmosphere column, as seen from the surface or the top of the atmosphere. The cloud area fraction in a layer of the atmosphere has the standard name cloud_area_fraction_in_atmosphere_layer.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
identifier: 71 E164
property type: scalar

cloud area fraction in atmosphere layer
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. "X_area_fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell. Cloud area fraction is also called "cloud amount" and "cloud cover".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

cloud base altitude
type: Distance
comment: cloud_base refers to the base of the lowest cloud. Altitude is the (geometric) height above the geoid, which is the reference geopotential surface. The geoid is similar to mean sea level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: cloud base
property type: scalar

cloud condensed water content of atmosphere layer
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "condensed_water" means liquid and ice. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

cloud ice content of atmosphere layer
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

cloud ice mixing ratio
type: Dimensionless
comment: Cloud ice mixing ratio of a parcel of air is the ratio of the mass of ice to the mass of dry air.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

cloud liquid water content of atmosphere layer
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

cloud liquid water mixing ratio
type: Dimensionless
comment: Cloud liquid water mixing ratio of a parcel of air is the ratio of the mass of liquid water to the mass of dry air.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

convective cloud longwave emissivity
type: Dimensionless
comment: Emissivity is the ratio of the power emitted by an object to the power that would be emitted by a perfect black body having the same temperature as the object. The emissivity is assumed to be an integral over all wavelengths, unless a coordinate of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency is included to specify either the wavelength or frequency. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model. "longwave" means longwave radiation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: emissivity
property type: scalar

cloud top altitude
type: Distance
comment: cloud_top refers to the top of the highest cloud. Altitude is the (geometric) height above the geoid, which is the reference geopotential surface. The geoid is similar to mean sea level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: cloud top
property type: scalar

convective cloud area fraction
type: Dimensionless
comment: "X_area_fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell. Cloud area fraction is also called "cloud amount" and "cloud cover". The cloud area fraction is for the whole atmosphere column, as seen from the surface or the top of the atmosphere. The cloud area fraction in a layer of the atmosphere has the standard name cloud_area_fraction_in_atmosphere_layer. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
identifier: 72 E185
property type: scalar

convective cloud area fraction in atmosphere layer
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. "X_area_fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell. Cloud area fraction is also called "cloud amount" and "cloud cover". Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

convective cloud base altitude
type: Distance
comment: cloud_base refers to the base of the lowest cloud. Altitude is the (geometric) height above the geoid, which is the reference geopotential surface. The geoid is similar to mean sea level. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: cloud base
property type: scalar

convective cloud base height
type: Distance
comment: cloud_base refers to the base of the lowest cloud. Height is the vertical distance above the surface. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: cloud base
property type: scalar

convective cloud top altitude
type: Distance
comment: cloud_top refers to the top of the highest cloud. Altitude is the (geometric) height above the geoid, which is the reference geopotential surface. The geoid is similar to mean sea level. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: cloud top
property type: scalar

convective cloud top height
type: Distance
comment: cloud_top refers to the top of the highest cloud. Height is the vertical distance above the surface. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: cloud top
property type: scalar

convective precipitation amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
property type: scalar

convective precipitation flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

convective precipitation rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "Precipitation rate" means the depth or thickness of the layer formed by precipitation per unit time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
property type: scalar

convective rainfall amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: rainfall
property type: scalar

convective rainfall flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: rainfall
property type: scalar

convective rainfall rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: rainfall
property type: scalar

convective snowfall amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

convective snowfall flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

correction for model negative specific humidity
type: Dimensionless
comment: A numerical correction which is added to modelled negative specific humidities in order to obtain a value of zero.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

depth
type: Distance
comment: Depth is the vertical distance below the surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar

depth at maximum upward derivative of sea water potential temperature
type: Distance
comment: This quantity, often used to indicate the "thermocline depth", is the depth of the maximum vertical gradient of sea water potential temperature. Depth is the vertical distance below the surface. Potential temperature is the temperature a parcel of air or sea water would have if moved adiabatically to sea level pressure.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar scalar

depth at shallowest local minimum in vertical profile of mole concentration of dissolved molecular oxygen in sea water
type: Distance
comment: Depth is the vertical distance below the surface. 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The concentration of any chemical species, whether particulate or dissolved, may vary with depth in the ocean. A depth profile may go through one or more local minima in concentration. The depth_at_shallowest_local_minimum_in_vertical_profile_of_mole_concentration_of_dissolved_molecular_oxygen_in_sea_water is the depth of the local minimum in the oxygen concentration that occurs closest to the sea surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance

depth of isosurface of sea water potential temperature
type: Distance
comment: This quantity, sometimes called the "isotherm depth", is the depth (if it exists) at which the sea water potential temperature equals some specified value. This value should be specified in a scalar coordinate variable. Depth is the vertical distance below the surface. Potential temperature is the temperature a parcel of air or sea water would have if moved adiabatically to sea level pressure.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

dew point depression
type: Temperature
comment: Dew point depression is also called dew point deficit. It is the amount by which the air temperature exceeds its dew point temperature. Dew point temperature is the temperature at which a parcel of air reaches saturation upon being cooled at constant pressure and specific humidity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
property type: scalar

dew point temperature
type: Temperature
comment: Dew point temperature is the temperature at which a parcel of air reaches saturation upon being cooled at constant pressure and specific humidity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
property type: scalar

difference of air pressure from model reference
type: StressOrPressure
comment: In some atmosphere models, the difference of air pressure from model reference is a prognostic variable, instead of the air pressure itself. The model reference air pressure is a model-dependent constant.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure
property type: scalar

dimensionless exner function
type: Dimensionless
comment: The term "Exner function" is applied to various quantities in the literature. "Dimensionless Exner function" is the standard name of (p/p0)^(R/Cp), where p is pressure, p0 a reference pressure, R the gas constant and Cp the specific heat at constant pressure. This quantity is also the ratio of in-situ to potential temperature. Standard names for other variants can be defined on request.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

direction of radial vector away from instrument
type: Angle
comment: The direction_of_radial_vector_away_from_instrument is the direction in which the instrument itself is pointing. The direction is measured positive clockwise from due north. The "instrument" (examples are radar and lidar) is the device used to make an observation. "direction_of_X" means direction of a vector, a bearing.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: vector

direction of sea ice velocity
type: Angle
comment: "direction_of_X" means direction of a vector, a bearing. A velocity is a vector quantity. Sea ice velocity is defined as a two-dimensional vector, with no vertical component.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
is property of: sea ice
property type: vector

direction of sea water velocity
type: Angle
comment: "direction_of_X" means direction of a vector, a bearing. A velocity is a vector quantity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

dissipation in atmosphere boundary layer
type: EnergyFlux
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux

downward dry static energy flux due to diffusion
type: EnergyFlux
comment: 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. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Dry static energy is the sum of enthalpy and potential energy (itself the sum of gravitational and centripetal potential energy). Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
property type: vector

downward eastward momentum flux in air
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). "Downward eastward" indicates the ZX component of a tensor. Momentum flux is dimensionally equivalent to stress and pressure. It is a tensor quantity. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stressOrPressure
is property of: air
property type: tensor

downward eastward momentum flux in air due to diffusion
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). "Downward eastward" indicates the ZX component of a tensor. Momentum flux is dimensionally equivalent to stress and pressure. It is a tensor quantity. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The specification of a physical process by the phrase due_to_process means thatthe quantity named is a single term in a sum of terms which together compose the generalquantity named by omitting the phrase.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stressOrPressure

downward eastward stress at sea ice base
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). "Downward eastward" indicates the ZX component of a tensor. A downward eastward stress is a downward flux of eastward momentum, which accelerates the lower medium eastward and the upper medium westward.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: sea ice base
property type: tensor

downward heat flux at ground level in snow
type: EnergyFlux
comment: ground_level means the land surface (beneath the snow and surface water, if any). "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: ground level snow
property type: vector

downward heat flux at ground level in soil
type: EnergyFlux
comment: ground_level means the land surface (beneath the snow and surface water, if any). "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: ground level soil
property type: vector

downward heat flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). The vertical heat flux in air is the sum of all heat fluxes i.e. radiative, latent and sensible. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

downward heat flux in floating ice
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. "Floating ice" means any ice that is floating on water, e.g. on a sea or lake surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: floating ice
property type: vector

downward heat flux in sea ice
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: sea ice
property type: vector

downward heat flux in soil
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: soil
property type: vector

downward northward momentum flux in air
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). "Downward northward" indicates the ZY component of a tensor. Momentum flux is dimensionally equivalent to stress and pressure. It is a tensor quantity. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stressOrPressure
is property of: air
property type: tensor

downward northward momentum flux in air due to diffusion
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). "Downward northward" indicates the ZY component of a tensor. Momentum flux is dimensionally equivalent to stress and pressure. It is a tensor quantity. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stressOrPressure

downward northward stress at sea ice base
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). "Downward northward" indicates the ZY component of a tensor. A downward northward stress is a downward flux of northward momentum, which accelerates the lower medium northward and the upper medium southward.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: sea ice base
property type: tensor

downward sea ice basal salt flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea ice
property type: vector

downward water vapor flux in air due to diffusion
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: air
property type: vector

downward x stress at sea ice base
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: sea ice base
property type: tensor

downward y stress at sea ice base
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: sea ice base
property type: tensor

downwelling longwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

downwelling longwave flux in air assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "longwave" means longwave radiation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

downwelling longwave radiance in air
type: Radiance
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. The direction from which it is coming must be specified, for instance with a coordinate of zenith_angle. If the radiation does not depend on direction, a standard name of isotropic radiance should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: air
property type: vector

downwelling photon flux in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". A photon flux is specified in terms of numbers of photons expressed in moles. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

downwelling photon spherical irradiance in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Photon spherical irradiance is the photon flux incident on unit area of a hemispherical (or "2-pi") collector. A photon flux is specified in terms of numbers of photons expressed in moles.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

downwelling photosynthetic photon flux in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength. A photon flux is specified in terms of numbers of photons expressed in moles. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

downwelling photosynthetic photon spherical irradiance in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength. Photon spherical irradiance is the photon flux incident on unit area of a hemispherical (or "2-pi") collector. A photon flux is specified in terms of numbers of photons expressed in moles.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

downwelling photosynthetic radiance in sea water
type: Radiance
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. The direction from which it is coming must be specified, for instance with a coordinate of zenith_angle. If the radiation does not depend on direction, a standard name of isotropic radiance should be chosen instead. "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

downwelling photosynthetic radiative flux in sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength. When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

downwelling photosynthetic spherical irradiance in sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength. Spherical irradiance is the radiation incident on unit area of a hemispherical (or "2-pi") collector. It is sometimes called "scalar irradiance". The direction (up/downwelling) is specified. Radiation incident on a 4-pi collector has standard names of "omnidirectional spherical irradiance".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

downwelling radiance in sea water
type: Radiance
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. The direction from which it is coming must be specified, for instance with a coordinate of zenith_angle. If the radiation does not depend on direction, a standard name of isotropic radiance should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

downwelling radiative flux in sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

downwelling shortwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

downwelling shortwave flux in air assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

downwelling shortwave flux in sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

downwelling shortwave radiance in air
type: Radiance
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. The direction from which it is coming must be specified, for instance with a coordinate of zenith_angle. If the radiation does not depend on direction, a standard name of isotropic radiance should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: air
property type: vector

downwelling spherical irradiance in sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Spherical irradiance is the radiation incident on unit area of a hemispherical (or "2-pi") collector. It is sometimes called "scalar irradiance". The direction (up/downwelling) is specified. Radiation incident on a 4-pi collector has standard names of "omnidirectional spherical irradiance".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

dry energy content of atmosphere layer
type: RadianceExposure
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Dry energy is the sum of dry static energy and kinetic energy. Dry static energy is the sum of enthalpy and potential energy (itself the sum of gravitational and centripetal potential energy). Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

dry static energy content of atmosphere layer
type: RadianceExposure
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Dry static energy is the sum of enthalpy and potential energy (itself the sum of gravitational and centripetal potential energy). Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

duration of sunshine
type: Duration
comment: The WMO definition of sunshine is that the surface incident radiative flux from the solar beam (i.e. excluding diffuse skylight) exceeds 120 W m-2. "Duration" is the length of time for which a condition holds.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
property type: scalar

dynamic tropopause potential temperature
type: Temperature
comment: The dynamical tropopause used in interpreting the dynamics of the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere. There are various definitions of dynamical tropopause in the scientific literature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: dynamic tropopause
property type: scalar

eastward atmosphere dry static energy transport across unit distance
type: PowerGradient
comment: "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). Transport across_unit_distance means expressed per unit distance normal to the direction of transport. Dry static energy is the sum of enthalpy and potential energy (itself the sum of gravitational and centripetal potential energy). Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: powerGradient
is property of: atmosphere
property type: vector

eastward mass flux of air
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: air

eastward momentum flux correction
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). Momentum flux is dimensionally equivalent to stress and pressure. It is a tensor quantity. Flux correction is also called "flux adjustment". A positive flux correction is downward i.e. added to the ocean. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stressOrPressure
property type: tensor

eastward sea ice displacement
type: Distance
comment: "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Displacement" means the change in geospatial position of an object that has moved over time. If possible, the time interval over which the motion took place should be specified using a bounds variable for the time coordinate variable. A displacement can be represented as a vector. Such a vector should however not be interpreted as describing a rectilinear, constant speed motion but merely as an indication that the start point of the vector is found at the tip of the vector after the time interval associated with the displacement variable. A displacement does not prescribe a trajectory. Sea ice displacement can be defined as a two-dimensional vector, with no vertical component. An eastward displacement is the distance calculated from the change in a moving object's longitude between the start and end of the time interval associated with the displacement variable.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea
property type: vector

eastward sea ice velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). Sea ice velocity is defined as a two-dimensional vector, with no vertical component.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea ice
property type: vector

eastward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

eastward sea water velocity assuming no tide
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

eastward transformed eulerian mean air velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
property type: vector

eastward water vapor flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: vector

eastward wind
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
identifier: 33 E131
is property of: wind
property type: vector

effective radius of convective cloud ice particle
type: Distance
comment: The effective radius of a size distribution of particles, such as aerosols, cloud droplets or ice crystals, is the area weighted mean radius of particle size. It is calculated as the ratio of the third to the second moment of the particle size distribution. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radius

effective radius of convective cloud liquid water particle
type: Distance
comment: The effective radius of a size distribution of particles, such as aerosols, cloud droplets or ice crystals, is the area weighted mean radius of particle size. It is calculated as the ratio of the third to the second moment of the particle size distribution. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radius

effective radius of convective cloud rain particle
type: Distance
comment: The effective radius of a size distribution of particles, such as aerosols, cloud droplets or ice crystals, is the area weighted mean radius of particle size. It is calculated as the ratio of the third to the second moment of the particle size distribution. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radius

effective radius of convective cloud snow particle
type: Distance
comment: The effective radius of a size distribution of particles, such as aerosols, cloud droplets or ice crystals, is the area weighted mean radius of particle size. It is calculated as the ratio of the third to the second moment of the particle size distribution. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radius

effective radius of stratiform cloud graupel particle
type: Distance
comment: The effective radius of a size distribution of particles, such as aerosols, cloud droplets or ice crystals, is the area weighted mean radius of particle size. It is calculated as the ratio of the third to the second moment of the particle size distribution. In an atmosphere model, stratiform cloud is that produced by large-scale convergence (not the convection schemes).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radius

effective radius of stratiform cloud ice particle
type: Distance
comment: The effective radius of a size distribution of particles, such as aerosols, cloud droplets or ice crystals, is the area weighted mean radius of particle size. It is calculated as the ratio of the third to the second moment of the particle size distribution. In an atmosphere model, stratiform cloud is that produced by large-scale convergence (not the convection schemes).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radius

effective radius of stratiform cloud liquid water particle
type: Distance
comment: The effective radius of a size distribution of particles, such as aerosols, cloud droplets or ice crystals, is the area weighted mean radius of particle size. It is calculated as the ratio of the third to the second moment of the particle size distribution. In an atmosphere model, stratiform cloud is that produced by large-scale convergence (not the convection schemes).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radius

effective radius of stratiform cloud rain particle
type: Distance
comment: The effective radius of a size distribution of particles, such as aerosols, cloud droplets or ice crystals, is the area weighted mean radius of particle size. It is calculated as the ratio of the third to the second moment of the particle size distribution. In an atmosphere model, stratiform cloud is that produced by large-scale convergence (not the convection schemes).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radius

effective radius of stratiform cloud snow particle
type: Distance
comment: The effective radius of a size distribution of particles, such as aerosols, cloud droplets or ice crystals, is the area weighted mean radius of particle size. It is calculated as the ratio of the third to the second moment of the particle size distribution. In an atmosphere model, stratiform cloud is that produced by large-scale convergence (not the convection schemes).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radius

enthalpy content of atmosphere layer
type: RadianceExposure
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

equilibrium line altitude
type: Distance
comment: Altitude is the (geometric) height above the geoid, which is the reference geopotential surface. The geoid is similar to mean sea level. The equilibrium line is the locus of points on a land ice surface at which ice accumulation balances ice ablation over the year.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar

equivalent potential temperature
type: Temperature
comment: Potential temperature is the temperature a parcel of air or sea water would have if moved adiabatically to sea level pressure.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
property type: scalar

equivalent pressure of atmosphere ozone content
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The equivalent pressure of a particular constituent of the atmosphere is the surface pressure exerted by the weight of that constituent alone.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

equivalent temperature
type: Temperature
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
property type: scalar

equivalent thickness at stp of atmosphere ozone content
type: Distance
comment: "stp" means standard temperature (0 degC) and pressure (101325 Pa). "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. The equivalent thickness at STP of a particular constituent of the atmosphere is the thickness of the layer that the gas would occupy if it was separated from the other constituents and gathered together at STP.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

floating ice thickness
type: Distance
comment: "Floating ice" means any ice that is floating on water, e.g. on a sea or lake surface. "Thickness" means the vertical extent of the ice.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
property type: scalar

forecast period
type: Duration
comment: Forecast period is the time interval between the forecast reference time and the validity time. A period is an interval of time, or the time-period of an oscillation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
property type: scalar

forecast reference time
type: Duration
comment: The forecast reference time in NWP is the "data time", the time of the analysis from which the forecast was made. It is not the time for which the forecast is valid; the standard name of time should be used for that time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
property type: scalar

fractional saturation of oxygen in sea water
type: Dimensionless
comment: Fractional saturation is the ratio of some measure of concentration to the saturated value of the same quantity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: sea water

freezing level altitude
type: Distance
comment: Altitude is the (geometric) height above the geoid, which is the reference geopotential surface. The geoid is similar to mean sea level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: freezing level
property type: scalar

freezing temperature of sea water
type: Temperature
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

frozen water content of soil layer
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "frozen_water" means ice. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Quantities defined for a soil layer must have a vertical coordinate variable with boundaries indicating the extent of the layer(s).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: soil layer
property type: scalar

geoid height above reference ellipsoid
type: Distance
comment: The geoid is a surface of constant geopotential with which mean sea level would coincide if the ocean were at rest. (The volume enclosed between the geoid and the sea floor equals the mean volume of water in the ocean.) In an ocean GCM the geoid is the surface of zero depth, or the rigid lid if the model uses that approximation. A reference ellipsoid is a regular mathematical figure that approximates the irregular shape of the geoid. A number of reference ellipsoids are defined for use in the field of geodesy.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: geoid reference ellipsoid
property type: scalar

geopotential height
type: Distance
comment: Geopotential is the sum of the specific gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the specific centripetal potential energy. Geopotential height is the geopotential divided by the standard acceleration due to gravity. It is numerically similar to the altitude (or geometric height) and not to the quantity with standard name height, which is relative to the surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
identifier: 7 E156
property type: scalar

geopotential height anomaly
type: Distance
comment: "anomaly" means difference from climatology. Geopotential is the sum of the specific gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the specific centripetal potential energy. Geopotential height is the geopotential divided by the standard acceleration due to gravity. It is numerically similar to the altitude (or geometric height) and not to the quantity with standard name height, which is relative to the surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
property type: scalar

geostrophic eastward wind
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: wind
property type: vector

geostrophic northward wind
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: wind
property type: vector

global average sea level change
type: Distance
comment: Global average sea level change is due to change in volume of the water in the ocean, caused by mass and/or density change, or to change in the volume of the ocean basins, caused by tectonics etc. It is sometimes called "eustatic", which is a term that also has other definitions. It differs from the change in the global average sea surface height relative to the centre of the Earth by the global average vertical movement of the ocean floor. Zero sea level change is an arbitrary level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea
property type: scalar

global average steric sea level change
type: Distance
comment: Global average steric sea level change is caused by changes in sea water density due to changes in temperature (thermosteric) and salinity (halosteric). Zero sea level change is an arbitrary level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea
property type: scalar

global average thermosteric sea level change
type: Distance
comment: Global average thermosteric sea level change is the part caused by change in density due to change in temperature i.e. thermal expansion. Zero sea level change is an arbitrary level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea
property type: scalar

grid latitude
type: Angle
comment: Latitude is positive northward; its units of degree_north (or equivalent) indicate this explicitly. In a latitude-longitude system defined with respect to a rotated North Pole, the standard name of grid_latitude should be used instead of latitude. Grid latitude is positive in the grid-northward direction, but its units should be plain degree.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar

grid longitude
type: Angle
comment: Longitude is positive eastward; its units of degree_east (or equivalent) indicate this explicitly. In a latitude-longitude system defined with respect to a rotated North Pole, the standard name of grid_longitude should be used instead of longitude. Grid longitude is positive in the grid-eastward direction, but its units should be plain degree.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar

gross primary productivity of carbon
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: Gross primary productivity is the rate of synthesis of biomass per unit area from inorganic precursors by autotrophs, especially by photosynthesising plants using sunlight for energy. The producers also respire some of this biomass and the difference is net_primary_producivity. "Productivity of carbon" refers to the production of biomass expressed as the mass of carbon which it contains. "Productivity" means production per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

heat flux correction
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Flux correction is also called "flux adjustment". A positive flux correction is downward i.e. added to the ocean. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
property type: vector

heat flux into sea water due to iceberg thermodynamics
type: EnergyFlux
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 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. " Iceberg thermodynamics" refers to the addition or subtraction of mass due to surface and basal fluxes, i.e., due to melting, sublimation and fusion.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

heat flux into sea water due to newtonian relaxation
type: EnergyFlux
comment: 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. The heat_flux_into_sea_water_due_to_newtonian_relaxation is the heat flux resulting from the Newtonian relaxation of the sea surface temperature. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

heat flux into sea water due to sea ice thermodynamics
type: EnergyFlux
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 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. "Sea ice thermodynamics" refers to the addition or subtraction of mass due to surface and basal fluxes, i.e., due to melting, sublimation and fusion.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

heat flux into sea water due to snow thermodynamics
type: EnergyFlux
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 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. "Snow thermodynamics" refers to the addition or subtraction of mass due to surface and basal fluxes, i.e., due to melting, sublimation and fusion.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

height
type: Distance
comment: Height is the vertical distance above the surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
property type: scalar

height above reference ellipsoid
type: Distance
comment: Height is the vertical distance above a surface. A reference ellipsoid is a mathematical figure that approximates the geoid. The geoid is a surface of constant geopotential with which mean sea level would coincide if the ocean were at rest. The ellipsoid is an approximation because the geoid is an irregular shape. A number of reference ellipsoids are defined for use in the field of geodesy.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: reference ellipsoid
property type: scalar

height above sea floor
type: Distance
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea floor
property type: scalar

height at cloud top
type: Distance
comment: cloud_top refers to the top of the highest cloud. Height is the vertical distance above the surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: cloud top
property type: scalar

heterotrophic respiration carbon flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Respiration carbon" refers to the rate at which biomass is respired expressed as the mass of carbon which it contains. Heterotrophic respiration is respiration by heterotrophs ("consumers"), which are organisms (including animals and decomposers) that consume other organisms or dead organic material, rather than synthesising organic material from inorganic precursors using energy from the environment (especially sunlight) as autotrophs ("producers") do. Heterotrophic respiration goes on both above and within the soil. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

histogram of backscattering ratio over height above reference ellipsoid
type: Dimensionless
comment: Scattering of radiation is its deflection from its incident path without loss of energy. Backwards scattering refers to the sum of scattering into all backward angles i.e. scattering_angle exceeding pi/2 radians. A scattering_angle should not be specified with this quantity. "Backscattering ratio" is the ratio of the quantity with standard name volume_attenuated_backwards_scattering_function_in_air to the quantity with standard name volume_attenuated_backwards_scattering_function_in_air_assuming_no_aerosol_or_cloud. "histogram_of_X[_over_Z]" means histogram (i.e. number of counts for each range of X) of variations (over Z) of X. The data variable should have an axis for X.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: reference ellipsoid
property type: scalar scalar

histogram of equivalent reflectivity factor over height above reference ellipsoid
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Equivalent reflectivity factor" is the radar reflectivity factor that is calculated from the measured radar return power assuming the target is composed of liquid water droplets whose diameter is less than one tenth of the radar wavelength, i.e., treating the droplets as Rayleigh scatterers. The actual radar reflectivity factor would depend on the size distribution and composition of the particles within the target volume and these are often unknown. "histogram_of_X[_over_Z]" means histogram (i.e. number of counts for each range of X) of variations (over Z) of X. The data variable should have an axis for X.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: reference ellipsoid
property type: scalar scalar

horizontal atmosphere dry energy transport
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Dry energy is the sum of dry static energy and kinetic energy. Dry static energy is the sum of enthalpy and potential energy (itself the sum of gravitational and centripetal potential energy). Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere
property type: vector

horizontal dry energy transport in atmosphere layer
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Dry energy is the sum of dry static energy and kinetic energy. Dry static energy is the sum of enthalpy and potential energy (itself the sum of gravitational and centripetal potential energy). Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: vector

humidity mixing ratio
type: Dimensionless
comment: Humidity mixing ratio of a parcel of moist air is the ratio of the mass of water vapor to the mass of dry air.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: humidity
property type: scalar

integral of sea water potential temperature wrt depth expressed as heat content
type: RadianceExposure
comment: "integral_of_Y_wrt_X" means int Y dX. The data variable should have an axis for X specifying the limits of the integral as bounds. "wrt" means with respect to. "expressed_as_heat_content" means that this quantity is calculated as the (assumed constant) specific heat capacity times density of sea water multiplied by the integral, over the specified layer of the ocean, of the sea water potential temperature wrt depth.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar scalar scalar

integral of surface downward eastward stress wrt time
type: DynamicViscosity
comment: "integral_of_Y_wrt_X" means int Y dX. The data variable should have an axis for X specifying the limits of the integral as bounds. "wrt" means with respect to. The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). "Downward eastward" indicates the ZX component of a tensor. A downward eastward stress is a downward flux of eastward momentum, which accelerates the lower medium eastward and the upper medium westward. The surface downward stress is the windstress on the surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dynamicViscosity
is property of: surface
property type: scalar tensor

integral of surface downward northward stress wrt time
type: DynamicViscosity
comment: "integral_of_Y_wrt_X" means int Y dX. The data variable should have an axis for X specifying the limits of the integral as bounds. "wrt" means with respect to. The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). "Downward northward" indicates the ZY component of a tensor. A downward northward stress is a downward flux of northward momentum, which accelerates the lower medium northward and the upper medium southward. The surface downward stress is the windstress on the surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dynamicViscosity
is property of: surface
property type: scalar tensor

integral wrt depth of tendency of sea water alkalinity expressed as mole equivalent
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: Depth is the vertical distance below the surface. 'sea_water_alkalinity_expressed_as_mole_equivalent' is the total alkalinity equivalent concentration (including carbonate, nitrogen, silicate, and borate components). "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "wrt" means with respect to.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

integral wrt depth of tendency of sea water alkalinity expressed as mole equivalent due to biological processes
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: Depth is the vertical distance below the surface. 'sea_water_alkalinity_expressed_as_mole_equivalent' is the total alkalinity equivalent concentration (including carbonate, nitrogen, silicate, and borate components). 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "wrt" means with respect to.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

isccp cloud area fraction
type: Dimensionless
comment: "X_area_fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell. Cloud area fraction is also called "cloud amount" and "cloud cover". The cloud area fraction is for the whole atmosphere column, as seen from the surface or the top of the atmosphere. The cloud area fraction in a layer of the atmosphere has the standard name cloud_area_fraction_in_atmosphere_layer. The ISCCP cloud area fraction is diagnosed from atmosphere model output by the ISCCP simulator software in such a way as to be comparable with the observational diagnostics of ISCCP (the International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

isotropic longwave radiance in air
type: Radiance
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. If radiation is isotropic, the radiance is independent of direction, so the direction should not be specified. If the radiation is directionally dependent, a standard name of upwelling or downwelling radiance should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: air
property type: vector

isotropic shortwave radiance in air
type: Radiance
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. If radiation is isotropic, the radiance is independent of direction, so the direction should not be specified. If the radiation is directionally dependent, a standard name of upwelling or downwelling radiance should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: air
property type: vector

kinetic energy content of atmosphere layer
type: RadianceExposure
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

land area fraction
type: Dimensionless
comment: "X_area_fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: land
property type: scalar

land binary mask
type: Dimensionless
comment: X_binary_mask has 1 where condition X is met, 0 elsewhere. 1 = land, 0 = sea.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: land
property type: scalar

land ice area fraction
type: Dimensionless
comment: "X_area_fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X. "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: land ice
property type: scalar

land ice basal melt rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves. The land ice basal melt rate is the rate at which ice is lost per unit area at the base of the ice.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: land ice
property type: scalar

land ice basal x velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: land ice
property type: vector

land ice basal y velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: land ice
property type: vector

land ice calving rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves. The land ice calving rate is the rate at which ice is lost per unit area through calving into the ocean.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: land ice
property type: scalar

land ice lwe basal melt rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves. The land ice basal melt rate is the rate at which ice is lost per unit area at the base of the ice.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: land ice
property type: scalar

land ice lwe calving rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves. The land ice calving rate is the rate at which ice is lost per unit area through calving into the ocean.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: land ice
property type: scalar

land ice lwe surface specific mass balance
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves. Specific mass balance means the net rate at which ice is added per unit area at the land ice surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: land ice
property type: scalar

land ice sigma coordinate
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: land ice
property type: scalar

land ice surface specific mass balance
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves. Specific mass balance means the net rate at which ice is added per unit area at the land ice surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: land ice
property type: scalar

land ice temperature
type: Temperature
comment: "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: land ice
property type: scalar

land ice thickness
type: Distance
comment: "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves. "Thickness" means the vertical extent of a layer.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: land ice
property type: scalar

land ice vertical mean x velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves. The vertical mean land ice velocity is the average from the bedrock to the surface of the ice.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: land ice
property type: vector

land ice vertical mean y velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves. The vertical mean land ice velocity is the average from the bedrock to the surface of the ice.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: land ice
property type: vector

land ice x velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: land ice
property type: vector

land ice y velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: land ice
property type: vector

large scale cloud area fraction
type: Dimensionless
comment: "X_area_fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell. Cloud area fraction is also called "cloud amount" and "cloud cover". The cloud area fraction is for the whole atmosphere column, as seen from the surface or the top of the atmosphere. The cloud area fraction in a layer of the atmosphere has the standard name cloud_area_fraction_in_atmosphere_layer.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

large scale graupel flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

large scale precipitation amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
property type: scalar

large scale precipitation flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

large scale rainfall amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: rainfall
property type: scalar

large scale rainfall flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: rainfall
property type: scalar

large scale rainfall rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: rainfall
property type: scalar

large scale snowfall amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

large scale snowfall flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

leaf area index
type: Dimensionless
comment: "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

liquid water content of snow layer
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity

liquid water content of soil layer
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Quantities defined for a soil layer must have a vertical coordinate variable with boundaries indicating the extent of the layer(s).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: soil layer
property type: scalar

litter carbon content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Litter carbon" is dead inorganic material in or above the soil quantified as the mass of carbon which it contains.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: litter
property type: scalar

litter carbon flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Litter carbon" is dead inorganic material in or above the soil quantified as the mass of carbon which it contains. The litter carbon flux is the rate of production of litter. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: litter
property type: scalar

lwe convective precipitation rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
property type: scalar

lwe convective snowfall rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

lwe large scale precipitation rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
property type: scalar

lwe large scale snowfall rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

lwe precipitation rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
property type: scalar

lwe snowfall rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

lwe thickness of atmosphere water vapor content
type: Distance
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Atmosphere water vapor content is sometimes referred to as "precipitable water", although this term does not imply the water could all be precipitated.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

lwe thickness of canopy water amount
type: Distance
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. "Canopy" means the plant or vegetation canopy. The canopy water is the water on the canopy.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: canopy
property type: scalar

lwe thickness of convective precipitation amount
type: Distance
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
property type: scalar

lwe thickness of convective snowfall amount
type: Distance
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

lwe thickness of frozen water content of soil layer
type: Distance
comment: "frozen_water" means ice. "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Quantities defined for a soil layer must have a vertical coordinate variable with boundaries indicating the extent of the layer(s).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: soil layer
property type: scalar

lwe thickness of large scale precipitation amount
type: Distance
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
property type: scalar

lwe thickness of large scale snowfall amount
type: Distance
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

lwe thickness of moisture content of soil layer
type: Distance
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "moisture" means water in all phases contained in soil. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Quantities defined for a soil layer must have a vertical coordinate variable with boundaries indicating the extent of the layer(s).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: soil layer
property type: scalar

lwe thickness of precipitation amount
type: Distance
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
property type: scalar

lwe thickness of snowfall amount
type: Distance
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

lwe thickness of soil moisture content
type: Distance
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "moisture" means water in all phases contained in soil. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "soil content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface down to the bottom of the soil model. For the content between specified levels in the soil, standard names including content_of_soil_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

lwe thickness of surface snow amount
type: Distance
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area. Surface amount refers to the amount on the ground, excluding that on the plant or vegetation canopy.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
property type: scalar

lwe thickness of water evaporation amount
type: Distance
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area. "Water" means water in all phases. Evaporation is the conversion of liquid or solid into vapor. (The conversion of solid alone into vapor is called "sublimation".)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
property type: scalar

lwe water evaporation rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. "Water" means water in all phases. Evaporation is the conversion of liquid or solid into vapor. (The conversion of solid alone into vapor is called "sublimation".)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
property type: scalar

magnitude of derivative of position wrt model level number
type: Distance
comment: The quantity with standard name magnitude_of_derivative_of_position_wrt_model_level_number (known in differential geometry as a "scale factor") is | (dr/dk)ij|, where r(i,j,k) is the vector 3D position of the point with coordinate indices (i,j,k). It is a measure of the gridblock spacing in the z-direction.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar scalar

magnitude of derivative of position wrt x coordinate index
type: Distance
comment: The quantity with standard name magnitude_of_derivative_of_position_wrt_x_coordinate_index (known in differential geometry as a "scale factor") is | (dr/di)jk|, where r(i,j,k) is the vector 3D position of the point with coordinate indices (i,j,k). It is a measure of the gridblock spacing in the x-direction.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar scalar

magnitude of derivative of position wrt y coordinate index
type: Distance
comment: The quantity with standard name magnitude_of_derivative_of_position_wrt_y_coordinate_index (known in differential geometry as a "scale factor") is | (dr/dj)ik|, where r(i,j,k) is the vector 3D position of the point with coordinate indices (i,j,k). It is a measure of the gridblock spacing in the y-direction.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar scalar

magnitude of surface downward stress
type: StressOrPressure
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "magnitude_of_X" means magnitude of a vector X. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: surface
property type: tensor

mass concentration of acetic acid in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for acetic_acid is CH3COOH. The IUPAC name for acetic acid is ethanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of aceto nitrile in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for aceto-nitrile is CH3CN. The IUPAC name for aceto-nitrile is ethanenitrile.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of alkanes in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons, i.e. they do not contain any chemical double bonds. Alkanes contain only hydrogen and carbon combined in the general proportions C(n)H(2n+2); "alkanes" is the term used in standard names to describe the group of chemical species having this common structure that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names exist for some individual alkane species, e.g., methane and ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of alkenes in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons as they contain chemical double bonds between adjacent carbon atoms. Alkenes contain only hydrogen and carbon combined in the general proportions C(n)H(2n); "alkenes" is the term used in standard names to describe the group of chemical species having this common structure that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names exist for some individual alkene species, e.g., ethene and propene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of alpha hexachlorocyclohexane in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for alpha_hexachlorocyclohexane is C6H6Cl6.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of alpha pinene in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for alpha_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for alpha-pinene is (1S,5S)-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of ammonia in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ammonia is NH3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of ammonium dry aerosol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. The chemical formula for ammonium is NH4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of anthropogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Anthropogenic" means influenced, caused, or created by human activity. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of aromatic compounds in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. Aromatic compounds in organic chemistry are compounds that contain at least one benzene ring of six carbon atoms joined by alternating single and double covalent bonds. The simplest aromatic compound is benzene itself. In standard names "aromatic_compounds" is the term used to describe the group of aromatic chemical species that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names exist for some individual aromatic species, e.g. benzene and xylene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of atomic bromine in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for atomic bromine is Br.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of atomic chlorine in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for atomic chlorine is Cl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of atomic nitrogen in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for atomic nitrogen is N.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of benzene in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for benzene is C6H6. Benzene is the simplest aromatic hydrocarbon and has a ring structure consisting of six carbon atoms joined by alternating single and double chemical bonds. Each carbon atom is additionally bonded to one hydrogen atom. There are standard names that refer to aromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of beta pinene in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for beta_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for beta-pinene is (1S,5S)-6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of biogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Biogenic" means influenced, caused, or created by natural processes. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of black carbon dry aerosol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of bromine chloride in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for bromine chloride is BrCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of bromine monoxide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for bromine monoxide is BrO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of bromine nitrate in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for bromine nitrate is BrONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of brox expressed as bromine in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Brox" describes a family of chemical species consisting of inorganic bromine compounds with the exception of hydrogen bromide (HBr) and bromine nitrate (BrONO2). "Brox" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing bromine (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_bromine" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species including HCl and ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of butane in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for butane is C4H10. Butane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of calcareous phytoplankton expressed as chlorophyll in sea water
type: Density
comment: 'Mass concentration' means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B containedin A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in most plants, algae and cyanobacteria. The presence of chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis to take place. There are five different forms of chlorophyll that occur naturally. All contain a chlorin ring (chemical formula C20H16N4) which gives the green pigment and a side chain whose structure varies. The naturally occurring forms of chlorophyll contain between 35 and 55 carbon atoms. 'Calcareous phytoplankton' are phytoplankton that produce calcite. Calcite is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of calcite is CaCO3. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density

mass concentration of carbon dioxide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of carbon monoxide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of carbon monoxide is CO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of carbon tetrachloride in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of carbon tetrachloride is CCl4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of cfc11 in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC11 is CFCl3. The IUPAC name fof CFC11 is trichloro-fluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of cfc113 in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC113 is CCl2FCClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC113 is 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of cfc113a in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC113a CCl3CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC113a is 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of cfc114 in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC114 is CClF2CClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC114 is 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of cfc115 in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC115 is CClF2CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC115 is 1-chloro-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of cfc12 in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for CFC12 is CF2Cl2. The IUPAC name for CFC12 is dichloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of chlorine dioxide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for chlorine dioxide is OClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of chlorine monoxide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for chlorine monoxide is ClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of chlorine nitrate in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for chlorine nitrate is ClONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of chlorophyll a in sea water
type: Density
comment: 'Mass concentration' means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. Chlorophyll is the green pigment found inmost plants, algae and cyanobacteria. The presence of chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis to take place. There are five different forms of chlorophyll that occur naturally. All contain a chlorin ring (chemical formula C20H16N4) which gives the green pigment and a side chain whose structure varies. The naturally occurring forms of chlorophyll contain between 35 and 55 carbon atoms. Chlorophyll-a is the most commonly occurring form of natural chlorophyll. The chemical formula of chlorophyll-a is C55H72O5N4Mg.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density

mass concentration of chlorophyll in sea water
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in most plants, algae and cyanobacteria. The presence of chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis to take place. There are five different forms of chlorophyll that occur naturally. All contain a chlorin ring (chemical formula C20H16N4) which gives the green pigment and a side chain whose structure varies. The naturally occurring forms of chlorophyll contain between 35 and 55 carbon atoms.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water

mass concentration of clox expressed as chlorine in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Clox" describes a family of chemical species consisting of inorganic chlorine compounds with the exception of hydrogen chloride (HCl) and chlorine nitrate (ClONO2). "Clox" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. "Inorganic chlorine", sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing chlorine (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as seasalt and other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_chlorine" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic chlorine species including HCl and ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of condensed water in soil
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. Condensed water means liquid and ice.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: soil

mass concentration of diatoms expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Diatoms are single-celled phytoplankton with an external skeleton made of silica. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water

mass concentration of diatoms expressed as chlorophyll in sea water
type: Density
comment: 'Mass concentration' means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B containedin A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in most plants, algae and cyanobacteria. The presence of chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis to take place. There are five different forms of chlorophyll that occur naturally. All contain a chlorin ring (chemical formula C20H16N4) which gives the green pigment and a side chain whose structure varies. The naturally occurring forms of chlorophyll contain between 35 and 55 carbon atoms. Diatoms are single-celled phytoplankton with an external skeleton made of silica. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density

mass concentration of diatoms expressed as nitrogen in sea water
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Diatoms are single-celled phytoplankton with an external skeleton made of silica. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water

mass concentration of diazotrophs expressed as chlorophyll in sea water
type: Density
comment: 'Mass concentration' means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B containedin A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in most plants, algae and cyanobacteria. The presence of chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis to take place. There are five different forms of chlorophyll that occur naturally. All contain a chlorin ring (chemical formula C20H16N4) which gives the green pigment and a side chain whose structure varies. The naturally occurring forms of chlorophyll contain between 35 and 55 carbon atoms. In ocean modelling, diazotrophs are phytoplankton of the phylum cyanobacteria distinct from other phytoplankton groups in their ability to fix nitrogen gas in addition to nitrate and ammonium. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic organisms that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density

mass concentration of dichlorine peroxide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for dichlorine peroxide is Cl2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of dimethyl sulfide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for dimethyl sulfide is (CH3)2S. Dimethyl sulfide is sometimes referred to as DMS.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of dinitrogen pentoxide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for dinitrogen pentoxide is N2O5.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of dust dry aerosol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of ethane in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ethane is C2H6. Ethane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of ethanol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ethanol is C2H5OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of ethene in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ethene is C2H4. Ethene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes. There are standard names for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of ethyne in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ethyne is HC2H. Ethyne is the IUPAC name for this species, which is also commonly known as acetylene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of flagellates expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Density
comment: 'Mass concentration' means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. 'Flagellates' are a class of single celled organisms that use a flagellum (whip-like structure) for feeding and locomotion. Some flagellates can photosynthesize and others feed on bacteria, with a few flagellatescapable of both.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density

mass concentration of flagellates expressed as nitrogen in sea water
type: Density
comment: 'Mass concentration' means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. 'Flagellates' are a class of single celled organisms that use a flagellum (whip-like structure) for feeding and locomotion. Some flagellates can photosynthesize and others feed on bacteria, with a few flagellatescapable of both.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density

mass concentration of formaldehyde in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for formaldehyde is CH2O. The IUPAC name for formaldehyde is methanal.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of formic acid in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for formic acid is HCOOH. The IUPAC name for formic acid is methanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of gaseous divalent mercury in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Divalent mercury" means all compounds in which the mercury has two binding sites to other ion(s) in a salt or to other atom(s) in a molecule.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of gaseous elemental mercury in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for mercury is Hg.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of halon1202 in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for halon1202 is CBr2F2. The IUPAC name for halon1202 is dibromo-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of halon1211 in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for halon1211 is CBrClF2. The IUPAC name for halon1211 is bromo-chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of halon1301 in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for halon1301 is CBrF3. The IUPAC name for halon1301 is bromo-trifluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of halon2402 in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for halo2402 is C2Br2F4. The IUPAC name for halon2402 is 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hcc140a in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hcc140a is CH3CCl3. The IUPAC name for hcc140a is 1,1,1-trichloro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hcfc141b in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for HCFC141b is CH3CCl2F. The IUPAC name for HCFC141b is 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hcfc142b in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for HCFC142b is CH3CClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC142b is 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hcfc22 in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for HCFC22 is CHClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC22 is chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hexachlorobiphenyl in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hexachlorobiphenyl is C12H4Cl6. This structure of this species consists of two linked benzene rings, each of which is additionally bonded to three chlorine atoms.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hox expressed as hydrogen in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "HOx" means a combination of two radical species containing hydrogen and oxygen: OH and HO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hydrogen bromide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hydrogen bromide is HBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hydrogen chloride in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hydrogen chloride is HCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hydrogen cyanide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hydrogen cyanide is HCN.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hydrogen peroxide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide is H2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hydroperoxyl radical in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for the hydroperoxyl radical is HO2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hydroxyl radical in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for the hydroxyl radical is OH. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hypobromous acid in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hypobromous acid is HOBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of hypochlorous acid in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hypochlorous acid is HOCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of inorganic bromine in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing bromine (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. "Inorganic bromine" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names that use the term "brox" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species except HBr and BrONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of inorganic chlorine in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Inorganic chlorine", sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing chlorine (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as seasalt and other aerosols. "Inorganic chlorine" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names that use the term "clox" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic chlorine species except HCl and ClONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of inorganic nitrogen in sea water
type: Density
comment: 'Mass concentration' means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. 'Inorganic nitrogen' describes a family of chemical species which, in an ocean model, usually includes nitrite, nitrate and ammonium which act as nitrogen nutrients. 'Inorganic nitrogen' is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density

mass concentration of isoprene in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for isoprene is CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2. The IUPAC name for isoprene is 2-methyl-buta-1,3-diene. Isoprene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There are standard names for the terpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of limonene in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for limonene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for limonene is 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene. Limonene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There are standard names for the terpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of mercury dry aerosol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of methane in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methane is CH4. Methane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of methanol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methanol is CH3OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of methyl bromide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methyl bromide is CH3Br. The IUPAC name for methyl bromide is bromomethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of methyl chloride in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methyl chloride is CH3Cl. The IUPAC name for methyl chloride is chloromethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of methyl hydroperoxide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methyl hydroperoxide is CH3OOH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of methyl peroxy radical in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methyl_peroxy_radical is CH3O2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of miscellaneous phytoplankton expressed as chlorophyll in sea water
type: Density
comment: 'Mass concentration' means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B containedin A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in most plants, algae and cyanobacteria. The presence of chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis to take place. There are five different forms of chlorophyll that occur naturally. All contain a chlorin ring (chemical formula C20H16N4) which gives the green pigment and a side chain whose structure varies. The naturally occurring forms of chlorophyll contain between 35 and 55 carbon atoms. 'Miscellaneous phytoplankton' are all those phytoplankton that are not diatoms, diazotrophs, calcareous phytoplankton, picophytoplankton or other seperately named components of the phytoplankton population. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density

mass concentration of molecular hydrogen in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for molecular hydrogen is H2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of nitrate dry aerosol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. The chemical formula for the nitrate anion is NO3-.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of nitrate radical in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of nitric acid in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of nitric acid trihydrate ambient aerosol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3. Nitric acid trihydrate, sometimes referred to as NAT, is a stable crystalline substance consisting of three molecules of water to one molecule of nitric acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of nitrogen dioxide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitrogen dioxide is NO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of nitrogen monoxide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitrogen monoxide is NO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of nitrous acid in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitrous acid is HNO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of nitrous oxide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitrous oxide is N2O.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of nmvoc expressed as carbon in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of nox expressed as nitrogen in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Nox" means a combination of two radical species containing nitrogen and oxygen: NO+NO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of noy expressed as nitrogen in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Noy" describes a family of chemical species. The family usually includes atomic nitrogen (N), nitrogen monoxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5), nitric acid (HNO3), peroxynitric acid (HNO4), bromine nitrate (BrONO2) , chlorine nitrate (ClONO2) and organic nitrates (most notably peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, (CH3COO2NO2)). The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of organic detritus expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Organic detritus are particles of debris from decaying plants and animals.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water

mass concentration of organic detritus expressed as nitrogen in sea water
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Organic detritus are particles of debris from decaying plants and animals.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water

mass concentration of oxygen in sea water
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water

mass concentration of oxygenated hydrocarbons in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Oxygenated" means containing oxygen. "Hydrocarbon" means a compound containing hydrogen and carbon.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of ozone in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ozone is O3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of particulate organic matter dry aerosol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. The term "particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol" means all particulate organic matter dry aerosol except black carbon. It is the sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of peroxy radicals in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The term "peroxy_radicals" means all organic and inorganic peroxy radicals. This includes HO2 and all organic peroxy radicals, sometimes referred to as RO2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of peroxyacetyl nitrate in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, is CH3COO2NO2. The IUPAC name for peroxyacetyl_nitrate is nitroethaneperoxoate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of peroxynitric acid in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for peroxynitric acid, sometimes referred to as PNA, is HO2NO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of phosphate in sea water
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water

mass concentration of phytoplankton expressed as chlorophyll in sea water
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis. Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in most plants, algae andcyanobacteria. The presence of chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis to take place.There are five different forms of chlorophyll that occur naturally. All contain a chlorinring (chemical formula C20H16N4) which gives the green pigment and a side chain whose structure varies. The naturally occurring forms of chlorophyll contain between 35 and 55 carbon atoms.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water

mass concentration of picophytoplankton expressed as chlorophyll in sea water
type: Density
comment: 'Mass concentration' means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B containedin A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in most plants, algae and cyanobacteria. The presence of chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis to take place. There are five different forms of chlorophyll that occur naturally. All contain a chlorin ring (chemical formula C20H16N4) which gives the green pigment and a side chain whose structure varies. The naturally occurring forms of chlorophyll contain between 35 and 55 carbon atoms. Picophytoplankton are phytoplankton of less than 2 micrometers in size. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density

mass concentration of primary particulate organic matter dry aerosol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Primary particulate organic matter " means all organic matter emitted directly to the atmosphere as particles except black carbon. The sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol is particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of propane in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for propane is C3H8. Propane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of propene in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for propene is C3H6. Propene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes. There are standard names for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of radon in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for radon is Rn.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of seasalt dry aerosol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of secondary particulate organic matter dry aerosol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Secondary particulate organic matter " means particulate organic matter formed within the atmosphere from gaseous precursors. The sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol is particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of silicate in sea water
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water

mass concentration of sulfate ambient aerosol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of sulfate dry aerosol in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. The chemical formula for the sulfate anion is SO4(2-).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of sulfur dioxide in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for sulfur dioxide is SO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of suspended matter in sea water
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water

mass concentration of terpenes in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. Terpenes are hydrocarbons, that is, they contain only hydrogen and carbon combined in the general proportions (C5H8)n where n is an integer greater than on equal to one. The term "terpenes" is used in standard names to describe the group of chemical species having this common structure that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names exist for some individual terpene species, e.g., isoprene and limonene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of toluene in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for toluene is C6H5CH3. Toluene has the same structure as benzene, except that one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced by a methyl group. The systematic name for toluene is methylbenzene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of water in ambient aerosol in air
type: Density
comment: "Water" means water in all phases. Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of water vapor in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass concentration of xylene in air
type: Density
comment: Mass concentration means mass per unit volume and is used in the construction mass_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for xylene is C6H4C2H6. In chemistry, xylene is a generic term for a group of three isomers of dimethylbenzene. The IUPAC names for the isomers are 1,2-dimethylbenzene, 1,3-dimethylbenzene and 1,4-dimethylbenzene. Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon. There are standard names that refer to aromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: air

mass fraction of acetic acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for acetic_acid is CH3COOH. The IUPAC name for acetic acid is ethanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of aceto nitrile in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for aceto-nitrile is CH3CN. The IUPAC name for aceto-nitrile is ethanenitrile.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of alkanes in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons, i.e. they do not contain any chemical double bonds. Alkanes contain only hydrogen and carbon combined in the general proportions C(n)H(2n+2); "alkanes" is the term used in standard names to describe the group of chemical species having this common structure that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names exist for some individual alkane species, e.g., methane and ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of alkenes in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons as they contain chemical double bonds between adjacent carbon atoms. Alkenes contain only hydrogen and carbon combined in the general proportions C(n)H(2n); "alkenes" is the term used in standard names to describe the group of chemical species having this common structure that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names exist for some individual alkene species, e.g., ethene and propene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of alpha hexachlorocyclohexane in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for alpha_hexachlorocyclohexane is C6H6Cl6.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of alpha pinene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for alpha_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for alpha-pinene is (1S,5S)-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of ammonia in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ammonia is NH3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of ammonium dry aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). "Mass_fraction_of_ammonium" means that the mass is expressed as mass of NH4. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of anthropogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Anthropogenic" means influenced, caused, or created by human activity. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of aromatic compounds in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. Aromatic compounds in organic chemistry are compounds that contain at least one benzene ring of six carbon atoms joined by alternating single and double covalent bonds. The simplest aromatic compound is benzene itself. In standard names "aromatic_compounds" is the term used to describe the group of aromatic chemical species that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names exist for some individual aromatic species, e.g. benzene and xylene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of atomic bromine in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for atomic bromine is Br.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of atomic chlorine in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for atomic chlorine is Cl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of atomic nitrogen in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for atomic nitrogen is N.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of benzene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for benzene is C6H6. Benzene is the simplest aromatic hydrocarbon and has a ring structure consisting of six carbon atoms joined by alternating single and double chemical bonds. Each carbon atom is additionally bonded to one hydrogen atom. There are standard names that refer to aromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of beta pinene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for beta_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for beta-pinene is (1S,5S)-6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of biogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Biogenic" means influenced, caused, or created by natural processes. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of black carbon dry aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. Black carbon aerosol is composed of elemental carbon. It is strongly light absorbing.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of bromine chloride in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for bromine chloride is BrCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of bromine monoxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for bromine monoxide is BrO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of bromine nitrate in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for bromine nitrate is BrONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of brox expressed as bromine in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Brox" describes a family of chemical species consisting of inorganic bromine compounds with the exception of hydrogen bromide (HBr) and bromine nitrate (BrONO2). "Brox" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompaniedby a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing bromine (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_bromine" are usedfor quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species including HCl and ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of butane in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for butane is C4H10. Butane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of carbon dioxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of carbon monoxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of carbon monoxide is CO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of carbon tetrachloride in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of carbon tetrachloride is CCl4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of cfc11 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC11 is CFCl3. The IUPAC name fof CFC11 is trichloro-fluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of cfc113 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC113 is CCl2FCClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC113 is 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of cfc113a in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC113a CCl3CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC113a is 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of cfc114 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC114 is CClF2CClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC114 is 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of cfc115 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC115 is CClF2CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC115 is 1-chloro-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of cfc12 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for CFC12 is CF2Cl2. The IUPAC name for CFC12 is dichloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of chlorine dioxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for chlorine dioxide is OClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of chlorine monoxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for chlorine monoxide is ClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of chlorine nitrate in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for chlorine nitrate is ClONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of cloud condensed water in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: "condensed_water" means liquid and ice. Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of cloud ice in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of cloud liquid water in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of clox expressed as chlorine in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Clox" describes a familyof chemical species consisting of inorganic chlorine compounds with the exception of hydrogen chloride (HCl) and chlorine nitrate (ClONO2). "Clox" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. "Inorganic chlorine", sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing chlorine (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as seasalt and other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_chlorine" are used for quantitiesthat contain all inorganic chlorine species including HCl and ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A.It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of convective cloud condensed water in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: "condensed_water" means liquid and ice. Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of convective cloud ice in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of convective cloud liquid water in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of dichlorine peroxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for dichlorineperoxide is Cl2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of dimethyl sulfide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of dinitrogen pentoxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for dinitrogenpentoxide is N2O5.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of dust dry aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of ethane in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ethane is C2H6. Ethane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standardnames for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of ethanol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ethanol isC2H5OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of ethene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ethene is C2H4. Ethene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes. There are standardnames for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of ethyne in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ethyne is HC2H. Ethyne is the IUPAC name for this species, which is also commonly known as acetylene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of formaldehyde in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for formaldehyde is CH2O. The IUPAC name for formaldehyde is methanal.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of formic acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for formic acid is HCOOH. The IUPAC name for formic acid is methanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of frozen water in soil moisture
type: Dimensionless
comment: "frozen_water" means ice. "moisture" means water in all phases contained in soil. Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil moisture

mass fraction of gaseous divalent mercury in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Divalent mercury" means all compounds in which the mercury has two binding sites to other ion(s) in a salt or to other atom(s) in a molecule.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of gaseous elemental mercury in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for mercury is Hg.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of graupel in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of halon1202 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for halon1202 is CBr2F2. The IUPAC name for halon1202 is dibromo-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of halon1211 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for halon1211 is CBrClF2. The IUPAC name for halon1211 is bromo-chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of halon1301 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for halon1301 is CBrF3. The IUPAC name for halon1301 is bromo-trifluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of halon2402 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for halo2402 is C2Br2F4. The IUPAC name for halon2402 is 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hcc140a in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hcc140a isCH3CCl3. The IUPAC name for hcc140a is 1,1,1-trichloro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hcfc141b in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for HCFC141b is CH3CCl2F. The IUPAC name for HCFC141b is 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hcfc142b in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for HCFC142b is CH3CClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC142b is 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hcfc22 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for HCFC22 is CHClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC22 is chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hexachlorobiphenyl in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hexachlorobiphenyl is C12H4Cl6. This structure of this species consists of two linked benzene rings,each of which is additionally bonded to three chlorine atoms.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hox expressed as hydrogen in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "HOx" means a combinationof two radical species containing hydrogen and oxygen: OH and HO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. Itmeans that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hydrogen bromide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hydrogen bromide is HBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hydrogen chloride in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hydrogen chloride is HCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hydrogen cyanide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hydrogen cyanide is HCN.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hydrogen peroxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide is H2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hydroperoxyl radical in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for the hydroperoxyl radical is HO2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hydroxyl radical in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for the hydroxyl radical is OH. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived,species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hypobromous acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hypobromous acid is HOBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of hypochlorous acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hypochlorous acid is HOCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of inorganic bromine in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing bromine (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. "Inorganic bromine" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names that use the term "brox" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species except HBr and BrONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of inorganic chlorine in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Inorganic chlorine", sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing chlorine (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as seasalt and other aerosols. "Inorganic chlorine" is the termused in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented withina given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names that use the term "clox" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic chlorine species except HCl and ClONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of isoprene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for isoprene is CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2. The IUPAC name for isoprene is 2-methyl-buta-1,3-diene. Isoprene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There are standard names for the terpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of limonene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for limonene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for limonene is 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene. Limonene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There are standard names for theterpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of mercury dry aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of methane in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methane isCH4. Methane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of methanol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ethanol isC2H5OH. The chemical formula for methanol is CH3OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of methyl bromide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methyl bromide is CH3Br. The IUPAC name for methyl bromide is bromomethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of methyl chloride in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methyl chloride is CH3Cl. The IUPAC name for methyl chloride is chloromethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of methyl hydroperoxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methyl hydroperoxide is CH3OOH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of methyl peroxy radical in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methyl_peroxy_radical is CH3O2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of molecular hydrogen in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for molecular hydrogen is H2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of nitrate dry aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). "Mass_fraction_of_nitrate" means that the mass is expressed as mass of NO3. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of nitrate radical in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of nitric acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of nitric acid trihydrate ambient aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol"is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3. Nitric acid trihydrate, sometimes referred to as NAT,is a stable crystalline substance consisting of three molecules of water to one molecule of nitric acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of nitrogen dioxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitrogen dioxide is NO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of nitrogen monoxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitrogen monoxide is NO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of nitrous acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitrous acid is HNO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of nitrous oxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitrous oxide is N2O.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of nmvoc expressed as carbon in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "nmvoc" means non methanevolatile organic compounds. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of nox expressed as nitrogen in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Nox" means a combinationof two radical species containing nitrogen and oxygen: NO+NO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of noy expressed as nitrogen in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Noy" describes a family of chemical species. The family usually includes atomic nitrogen (N), nitrogen monoxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5), nitric acid (HNO3), peroxynitric acid (HNO4), bromine nitrate (BrONO2) , chlorine nitrate (ClONO2) and organic nitrates (most notably peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, (CH3COO2NO2)). The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of oxygenated hydrocarbons in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Oxygenated" means containing oxygen. "Hydrocarbon" means a compound containing hydrogen and carbon.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of ozone in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of particulate organic matter dry aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol" means all particulate organic matter dry aerosol except black carbon. It is the sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of peroxy radicals in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The term "peroxy_radicals" means all organic and inorganic peroxy radicals. This includes HO2 and all organic peroxyradicals, sometimes referred to as RO2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of peroxyacetyl nitrate in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, is CH3COO2NO2. The IUPAC name for peroxyacetyl_nitrate is nitroethaneperoxoate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of peroxynitric acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for peroxynitric acid, sometimes referred to as PNA, is HO2NO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of pm1 ambient aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquidor solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth dependson the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Pm1 aerosol" is an air pollutant with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 1 micrometer. To specify the relative humidity and temperature at which the particle size applies, provide scalar coordinate variables with the standard names of, respectively, "relative_humidity" and "air_temperature".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of pm10 ambient aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Pm10 aerosol" is an air pollutant with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 10 micrometers. To specify the relative humidity and temperature at which the particle size applies, provide scalar coordinate variables with the standard names of, respectively, "relative_humidity" and "air_temperature."
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of pm2p5 ambient aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Pm2p5 aerosol" is an air pollutant with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers. To specify the relative humidity and temperature at which the particle size applies, provide scalar coordinate variables with the standard names of, respectively, "relative_humidity" and "air_temperature".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of precipitation in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of primary particulate organic matter dry aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Primary particulate organic matter " means all organic matter emitted directly to the atmosphere as particles except black carbon. The sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol is particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of propane in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for propane isC3H8. Propane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of propene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for propene isC3H6. Propene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes. There are standard names for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of radon in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for radon is Rn.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of rain in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of seasalt dry aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of secondary particulate organic matter dry aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Secondary particulate organic matter " means particulate organic matter formed within the atmosphere from gaseous precursors. The sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol is particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of snow in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of stratiform cloud ice in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). In an atmosphere model, stratiform cloud is that produced by large-scale convergence (not the convection schemes).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of stratiform cloud liquid water in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). In an atmosphere model, stratiform cloud is that produced by large-scale convergence (not the convection schemes).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of sulfate dry aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). "Mass_fraction_of_sulfate" means that the mass is expressed as mass of SO4. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of sulfuric acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of sulfur dioxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of terpenes in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. Terpenes are hydrocarbons, that is,they contain only hydrogen and carbon combined in the general proportions (C5H8)n where n is an integer greater than on equal to one. The term "terpenes" is used in standard names to describe the group of chemical species having this common structure that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names exist for some individual terpene species, e.g., isoprene and limonene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of toluene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for toluene isC6H5CH3. Toluene has the same structure as benzene, except that one of the hydrogen atomsis replaced by a methyl group. The systematic name for toluene is methylbenzene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of unfrozen water in soil moisture
type: Dimensionless
comment: "moisture" means water in all phases contained in soil. "unfrozen_water" means liquid and vapour. Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil moisture

mass fraction of water in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Water" means water in all phases. Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of water in ambient aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mass fraction of xylene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mass fraction is used in the construction mass_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. It means the ratio of the mass of X to the mass of Y (including X). A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for xylene is C6H4C2H6. In chemistry, xylene is a generic term for a group of three isomers of dimethylbenzene. The IUPAC names for the isomers are 1,2-dimethylbenzene, 1,3-dimethylbenzene and 1,4-dimethylbenzene. Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon. There are standard names that refer toaromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

minimum depth of aragonite undersaturation in sea water
type: Distance
comment: Depth is the vertical distance below the surface. 'Undersaturation' means that a solution is unsaturated with respect to a solute. Aragonite is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of aragonite is CaCO3. Standard names also exist for calcite, another polymorph of calcium carbonate. The "minimum depth of undersaturation", sometimes called the "saturation horizon", is the shallowest depth at which a body of water is an undersaturated solution of a named solute.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance

minimum depth of calcite undersaturation in sea water
type: Distance
comment: Depth is the vertical distance below the surface. 'Undersaturation' means that a solution is unsaturated with respect to a solute. Calcite is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of calcite is CaCO3. Standard names also exist for aragonite, another polymorph of calcium carbonate. The "minimum depth of undersaturation", sometimes called the "saturation horizon", is the shallowest depth at which a body of water is an undersaturated solution of a named solute.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance

minus one times surface upwelling longwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Minus one times" means that the quantity described takes the opposite sign convention to that for the quantity which has the same standard name apart from this phrase, i.e. the two quantities differ from one another by a factor of -1. The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "longwave" means longwave radiation. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

minus one times surface upwelling shortwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Minus one times" means that the quantity described takes the opposite sign convention to that for the quantity which has the same standard name apart from this phrase, i.e. the two quantities differ from one another by a factor of -1. The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

minus one times toa outgoing shortwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Minus one times" means that the quantity described takes the opposite sign convention to that for the quantity which has the same standard name apart from this phrase, i.e. the two quantities differ from one another by a factor of -1. Shortwave means shortwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. The TOA outgoing shortwave flux is the reflected and scattered solar radiative flux i.e. the "upwelling" TOA shortwave flux, sometimes called the "outgoing shortwave radiation" or "OSR". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: vector

minus one times water flux into sea water from rivers
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The quantity minus_one_times_water_flux_into_sea_water_from_rivers is the quantity with standard name water_flux_into_sea_water_from_rivers multiplied by -1. "Water" means water in all phases. The water flux or volume transport into sea water from rivers is the inflow to the ocean, often applied to the surface in ocean models. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

model level number
type: Dimensionless
comment: Model level number should be understood as equivalent to layer number.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: number
property type: scalar

model level number at base of ocean mixed layer defined by sigma theta
type: Dimensionless
comment: The ocean mixed layer is the upper part of the ocean, regarded as being well-mixed. The base of the mixed layer defined by temperature, sigma, sigma_theta or vertical diffusivity is the level at which the quantity indicated differs from its surface value by a certain amount. The amount by which the quantity differs can be specified by a scalar coordinate variable. The quantity model_level_number_at_base_of_ocean_mixed_layer_defined_by_sigma_theta is sometimes referred to as the "bowl index".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: number
is property of: base of ocean mixed layer
property type: scalar scalar

model level number at convective cloud base
type: Dimensionless
comment: cloud_base refers to the base of the lowest cloud. Model level number should be understood as equivalent to layer number. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: number
is property of: convective cloud base
property type: scalar

model level number at convective cloud top
type: Dimensionless
comment: cloud_top refers to the top of the highest cloud. Model level number should be understood as equivalent to layer number. Convective cloud is that produced by the convection schemes in an atmosphere model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: number
is property of: convective cloud top
property type: scalar

model level number at sea floor
type: Dimensionless
comment: The quantity with standard name model_level_number_at_sea_floor is the depth of the ocean expressed in model levels. This could be a non-integer value because some ocean models use partial cells close to the sea floor. For example, if this field were 23.4 at some location, it would mean the water column at that point comprised 23 full model levels plus 40% occupancy of the lowest (24th) gridcell.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: number
is property of: sea floor
property type: scalar

model level number at top of atmosphere boundary layer
type: Dimensionless
comment: Model level number should be understood as equivalent to layer number.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: number
is property of: top of atmosphere boundary layer
property type: scalar

moisture content of soil layer
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "moisture" means water in all phases contained in soil. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Quantities defined for a soil layer must have a vertical coordinate variable with boundaries indicating the extent of the layer(s).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: soil layer
property type: scalar

moisture content of soil layer at field capacity
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "moisture" means water in all phases contained in soil. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Quantities defined for a soil layer must have a vertical coordinate variable with boundaries indicating the extent of the layer(s). The field capacity of soil is the maximum content of water it can retain against gravitational drainage.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: soil layer
property type: scalar

mole concentration of acetic acid in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for acetic_acid is CH3COOH. The IUPAC name for acetic acid is ethanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of aceto nitrile in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for aceto-nitrile is CH3CN. The IUPAC name for aceto-nitrile is ethanenitrile.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of alpha hexachlorocyclohexane in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for alpha_hexachlorocyclohexane is C6H6Cl6.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of alpha pinene in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for alpha_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for alpha-pinene is (1S,5S)-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of ammonia in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ammonia is NH3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of ammonium in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means moles (amount of substance) per unit volume and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: sea water

mole concentration of anthropogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Anthropogenic" means influenced,caused, or created by human activity. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituentsof A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of aragonite expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Aragonite is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of aragonite is CaCO3. Standard names also exist for calcite, another polymorph of calcium carbonate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of aragonite expressed as carbon in sea water at saturation
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called"molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. Mole concentration at saturation means the mole concentration in a saturated solution.The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Aragonite is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of aragonite is CaCO3. Standard names also exist for calcite, another polymorph of calcium carbonate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of atomic bromine in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for atomic bromine is Br.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of atomic chlorine in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for atomic chlorine is Cl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of atomic nitrogen in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for atomic nitrogen is N.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of bacteria expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of benzene in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for benzene is C6H6. Benzene is the simplest aromatic hydrocarbon and has a ring structure consisting of six carbon atoms joined by alternating single and double chemical bonds. Each carbon atom is additionally bonded to one hydrogen atom. There are standard names that refer to aromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of beta pinene in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for beta_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for beta-pinene is (1S,5S)-6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of biogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Biogenic" means influenced, caused, or created by natural processes. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituentsof A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of bromine chloride in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for bromine chloride is BrCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of bromine monoxide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for bromine monoxide is BrO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of bromine nitrate in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for bromine nitrate is BrONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of brox expressed as bromine in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Brox" describes a family of chemical species consisting of inorganic bromine compounds with theexception of hydrogen bromide (HBr) and bromine nitrate (BrONO2). "Brox" is theterm used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing bromine (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_bromine" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species including HCland ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard nameis calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of butane in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for butane is C4H10. Butane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of calcareous phytoplankton expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. 'Calcareous phytoplankton' are phytoplankton that produce calcite. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis. Calcite is a mineral that is a polymorphof calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of calcite is CaCO3. Standard names also existfor aragonite, another polymorph of calcium carbonate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of calcite expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Calcite is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of calcite is CaCO3. Standard names also exist for aragonite, another polymorph of calcium carbonate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of calcite expressed as carbon in sea water at saturation
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called"molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. Mole concentration at saturation means the mole concentration in a saturated solution.The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Calcite is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of calcite is CaCO3. Standard names also exist for aragonite, another polymorph of calcium carbonate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of carbonate expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called"molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. The chemical formula of the carbonate anion is CO3 with a charge of minus two.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of carbon dioxide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of carbon monoxide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of carbon monoxide is CO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of carbon tetrachloride in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of carbon tetrachloride is CCl4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of cfc11 in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC11 is CFCl3. The IUPAC name fof CFC11 is trichloro-fluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of cfc113 in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC113 is CCl2FCClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC113 is 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of cfc113a in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC113a CCl3CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC113a is 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of cfc114 in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC114 is CClF2CClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC114 is 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of cfc115 in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC115 is CClF2CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC115 is 1-chloro-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of cfc12 in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for CFC12 is CF2Cl2. The IUPAC name for CFC12 is dichloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of chlorine dioxide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for chlorine dioxide is OClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of chlorine monoxide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for chlorine monoxide is ClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of chlorine nitrate in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for chlorine nitrate is ClONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of clox expressed as chlorine in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Clox"describes a family of chemical species consisting of inorganic chlorine compounds with theexception of hydrogen chloride (HCl) and chlorine nitrate (ClONO2). "Clox" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are representedwithin a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, byusing a comment attribute. "Inorganic chlorine", sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing chlorine (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as seasaltand other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_chlorine" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic chlorine species including HCl and ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculatedsolely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents ofA.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of diatoms expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Diatoms are single-celled phytoplankton with an external skeleton made of silica.Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of diatoms expressed as nitrogen in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated in terms of B alone, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: sea water

mole concentration of diazotrophs expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. In ocean modelling, diazotrophs are phytoplankton of the phylum cyanobacteria distinct from other phytoplankton groups in their ability to fix nitrogen gas in addition to nitrate and ammonium. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic organisms that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of dichlorine peroxide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for dichlorine peroxide is Cl2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of dimethyl sulfide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for dimethyl sulfide is (CH3)2S. Dimethyl sulfide is sometimes referred to as DMS.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of dimethyl sulfide in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called"molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for dimethyl sulfide is (CH3)2S. Dimethyl sulfide is sometimes referred to as DMS.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of dinitrogen pentoxide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for dinitrogen pentoxide is N2O5.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of dissolved inorganic carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Dissolved inorganic carbon" describes a family of chemical species in solution, including carbon dioxide, carbonic acid and the carbonate and bicarbonate anions. "Dissolved inorganic carbon" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the speciesrepresented, for example, by using a comment attribute.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of dissolved iron in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called"molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of dissolved molecular oxygen in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called"molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of dissolved molecular oxygen in sea water at shallowest local minimum in vertical profile
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The concentration of any chemical species, whether particulate or dissolved, may vary with depth in the ocean. A depth profile may go through one or more local minima in concentration. The mole_concentration_of_molecular_oxygen_in_sea_water_at_shallowest_local_minimum_in_vertical_profile is the mole concentration of oxygen at the local minimum in the concentration profile that occurs closest to the sea surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of dissolved organic carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where Xis a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. Organic carbon describes a family of chemical species and is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a completedescription of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of ethane in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ethane is C2H6. Ethane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes.There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of ethanol in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ethanol is C2H5OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of ethene in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ethene is C2H4. Ethene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes.There are standard names for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of ethyne in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ethyne is HC2H. Ethyne is the IUPAC name for this species, which is also commonlyknown as acetylene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of formaldehyde in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for formaldehyde is CH2O. The IUPAC name for formaldehyde is methanal.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of formic acid in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for formic acid is HCOOH. The IUPAC name for formic acid is methanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of gaseous divalent mercury in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Divalent mercury" means all compounds in which the mercury has two binding sites to other ion(s)in a salt or to other atom(s) in a molecule.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of gaseous elemental mercury in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for mercury is Hg.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of halon1202 in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for halon1202 is CBr2F2. The IUPAC name for halon1202 is dibromo-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of halon1211 in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for halon1211 is CBrClF2. The IUPAC name for halon1211 is bromo-chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of halon1301 in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for halon1301 is CBrF3. The IUPAC name for halon1301 is bromo-trifluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of halon2402 in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for halo2402 is C2Br2F4. The IUPAC name for halon2402 is 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hcc140a in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hcc140a is CH3CCl3. The IUPAC name for hcc140a is 1,1,1-trichloro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hcfc141b in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for HCFC141b is CH3CCl2F. The IUPAC name for HCFC141b is 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hcfc142b in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for HCFC142b is CH3CClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC142b is 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hcfc22 in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for HCFC22 is CHClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC22 is chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hexachlorobiphenyl in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hexachlorobiphenyl is C12H4Cl6. This structure of this species consists of two linked benzene rings, each of which is additionally bonded to three chlorine atoms.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hox expressed as hydrogen in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "HOx" means a combination of two radical species containing hydrogen and oxygen: OH and HO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hydrogen bromide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hydrogen bromide is HBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hydrogen chloride in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hydrogen chloride is HCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hydrogen cyanide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hydrogen cyanide is HCN.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hydrogen peroxide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide is H2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hydroperoxyl radical in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for the hydroperoxyl radical is HO2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hydroxyl radical in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for the hydroxyl radical is OH. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hypobromous acid in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hypobromous acid is HOBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of hypochlorous acid in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for hypochlorous acid is HOCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of inorganic bromine in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing bromine (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. "Inorganic bromine" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names that use the term "brox" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species except HBr and BrONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of inorganic chlorine in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Inorganic chlorine", sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing chlorine (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as seasalt and other aerosols. "Inorganic chlorine" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that arerepresented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names that use the term "clox"are used for quantities that contain all inorganic chlorine species except HCl and ClONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of isoprene in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for isoprene is CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2. The IUPAC name for isoprene is 2-methyl-buta-1,3-diene. Isoprene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There are standard names for the terpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of limonene in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methyl hydroperoxide is CH3OOH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of mesozooplankton expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where Xis a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Mesozooplankton are zooplankton ranging between 20 micrometers and 200 micrometers in size.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of mesozooplankton expressed as nitrogen in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated in terms of B alone, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: sea water

mole concentration of methane in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methane is CH4. Methane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of methanol in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methanol is CH3OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of methyl bromide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methyl bromide is CH3Br. The IUPAC name for methyl bromide is bromomethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of methyl chloride in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methyl chloride is CH3Cl. The IUPAC name for methyl chloride is chloromethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of methyl hydroperoxide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methyl hydroperoxide is CH3OOH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of methyl peroxy radical in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for methyl_peroxy_radical is CH3O2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of microzooplankton expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where Xis a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Microzooplankton are zooplankton of less than 20 micrometers in size.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of microzooplankton expressed as nitrogen in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated in terms of B alone, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: sea water

mole concentration of miscellaneous phytoplankton expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. 'Miscellaneous phytoplankton' are all those phytoplankton that are not diatoms, diazotrophs, calcareous phytoplankton, picophytoplankton or other seperately named components of the phytoplankton population. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of miscellaneous zooplankton expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where Xis a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. 'Miscellaneous zooplankton' are all those zooplankton that are not mesozooplankton, microzooplankton or other seperately named components of the zooplankton population.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of molecular hydrogen in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for molecular hydrogen is H2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of nitrate in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means moles (amount of substance) per unit volume and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: sea water

mole concentration of nitrate radical in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of nitric acid in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of nitric acid trihydrate ambient aerosol in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3. Nitric acid trihydrate, sometimes referred to as NAT, is a stable crystalline substance consisting of three molecules of water to one molecule of nitric acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of nitrogen dioxide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitrogen dioxide is NO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of nitrogen monoxide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitrogen monoxide is NO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of nitrous acid in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitrous acid is HNO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of nitrous oxide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for nitrous oxide is N2O.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of nmvoc expressed as carbon in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained inA, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of nox expressed as nitrogen in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Nox" means a combination of two radical species containing nitrogen and oxygen: NO+NO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solelywith respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of noy expressed as nitrogen in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Noy" describes a family of chemical species. The family usually includes atomic nitrogen (N), nitrogen monoxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5), nitric acid (HNO3), peroxynitric acid (HNO4), bromine nitrate (BrONO2) , chlorine nitrate (ClONO2) and organic nitrates (most notably peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, (CH3COO2NO2)). The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name iscalculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of organic detritus expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Organic detritus are particles of debris from decaying plants and animals.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of organic detritus expressed as nitrogen in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Organic detritus are particles of debris from decaying plants and animals.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: sea water

mole concentration of organic detritus expressed as silicon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Organic detritus are particles of debris from decaying plants and animals.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: sea water

mole concentration of ozone in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for ozone is O3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of particulate matter expressed as silicon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called"molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of particulate organic matter expressed as iron in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called"molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of particulate organic matter expressed as nitrogen in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called"molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of particulate organic matter expressed as phosphorus in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called"molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of peroxyacetyl nitrate in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, is CH3COO2NO2. The IUPAC namefor peroxyacetyl_nitrate is nitroethaneperoxoate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of peroxynitric acid in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for peroxynitric acid, sometimes referred to as PNA, is HO2NO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of phosphate in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: sea water

mole concentration of phytoplankton expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis. Standard names also exist for the mole concentration of a number of components that make up the total phytoplankton population, such as diatoms, diazotrophs, calcareous phytoplankton, picophytoplankton and miscellaneous phytoplankton.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of phytoplankton expressed as iron in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called"molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of phytoplankton expressed as nitrogen in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: sea water

mole concentration of phytoplankton expressed as phosphorus in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called"molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of phytoplankton expressed as silicon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: 'Mole concentration' means number of moles per unit volume, also called"molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of picophytoplankton expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Picophytoplankton are phytoplankton of less than 2 micrometers in size. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole concentration of propane in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for propane is C3H8. Propane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of propene in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for propene is C3H6. Propene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes. There are standard names for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of radon in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical symbol for radon is Rn.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of silicate in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means moles (amount of substance) per unit volume and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: sea water

mole concentration of sulfur dioxide in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for sulfur dioxide is SO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of toluene in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for toluene is C6H5CH3. Toluene has the same structure as benzene, except that one ofthe hydrogen atoms is replaced by a methyl group. The systematic name for toluene is methylbenzene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of water vapor in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of xylene in air
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula for xylene is C6H4C2H6. In chemistry, xylene is a generic term for a group of three isomers of dimethylbenzene. The IUPAC names for the isomers are 1,2-dimethylbenzene, 1,3-dimethylbenzene and 1,4-dimethylbenzene. Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon. There are standard names that refer to aromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration
is property of: air

mole concentration of zooplankton expressed as carbon in sea water
type: Concentration
comment: Mole concentration means number of moles per unit volume, also called "molarity", and is used in the construction mole_concentration_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical or biological species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'.The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. Standard names also exist for the mole concentration of a number of components that make up the total zooplankton population, such as mesozooplankton, microzooplankton andmiscellaneous zooplankton.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

mole fraction of acetic acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for acetic_acid is CH3COOH. The IUPAC name for acetic acid is ethanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of aceto nitrile in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for aceto-nitrile is CH3CN. The IUPAC name for aceto-nitrile is ethanenitrile.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of alpha hexachlorocyclohexane in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of alpha pinene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for alpha_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for alpha-pinene is (1S,5S)-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of ammonia in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for ammonia is NH3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of anthropogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Anthropogenic" means influenced, caused, or created by human activity. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of atomic bromine in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical symbol of atomic bromine is Br.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of atomic chlorine in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical symbol of atomic chlorine is Cl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of atomic nitrogen in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical symbol of atomic nitrogen is N.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of benzene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: moleFractionOfB
is property of: air

mole fraction of beta pinene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for beta_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for beta-pinene is (1S,5S)-6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: moleFractionOfB
is property of: air

mole fraction of biogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Biogenic" means influenced, caused, or created by natural processes. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: moleFractionOfB
is property of: air

mole fraction of bromine chloride in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of bromine chloride is BrCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: moleFractionOfB
is property of: air

mole fraction of bromine monoxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of bromine monoxide is BrO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: moleFractionOfB
is property of: air

mole fraction of bromine nitrate in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of bromine nitrate is BrONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: moleFractionOfB
is property of: air

mole fraction of brox expressed as bromine in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Brox" describes a family of chemical species consisting of inorganic bromine compounds withthe exception of hydrogen bromide (HBr) and bromine nitrate (BrONO2). "Brox" isthe term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing bromine (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_bromine" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species includingHCl and ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: moleFractionOfB
is property of: air

mole fraction of butane in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for butane is C4H10. Butane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: moleFractionOfB
is property of: air

mole fraction of carbon dioxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of carbon monoxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of carbon tetrachloride in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of carbon tetrachloride is CCl4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of cfc11 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of CFC11 is CFCl3. The IUPAC name for CFC11 is trichloro-fluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of cfc113 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of CFC113 is CCl2FCClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC113 is 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of cfc113a in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of CFC113a CCl3CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC113a is 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of cfc114 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of CFC114 is CClF2CClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC114 is 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of cfc115 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of CFC115 is CClF2CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC115 is 1-chloro-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of cfc12 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of CFC12 is CF2Cl2. The IUPAC name for CFC12 is dichloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of chlorine dioxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of chlorine dioxide is OClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of chlorine monoxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of chlorine monoxide is ClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of chlorine nitrate in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of chlorine nitrate is ClONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of clox expressed as chlorine in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Clox" describes a family of chemical species consisting of inorganic chlorine compounds withthe exception of hydrogen chloride (HCl) and chlorine nitrate (ClONO2). "Clox" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. "Inorganic chlorine", sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gasescontaining chlorine (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as seasalt and other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_chlorine" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic chlorine species including HCl and ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of dichlorine peroxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of dichlorine peroxide is Cl2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of dimethyl sulfide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of dinitrogen pentoxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of dinitrogen pentoxide is N2O5.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of ethane in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of ethanol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for ethanol is C2H5OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of ethene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of ethyne in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of formaldehyde in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of formic acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for formic acid is HCOOH. The IUPAC name for formic acid is methanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of gaseous divalent mercury in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. "Divalent mercury" means all compounds in which the mercury has two binding sites to other ion(s) in a salt or to other atom(s) in a molecule.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of gaseous elemental mercury in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of halon1202 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of halon1202 is CBr2F2. The IUPAC name for halon 1202 is dibromo-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of halon1211 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of halon1211 is CBrClF2. The IUPAC name for halon 1211 is bromo-chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of halon1301 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of halon1301 is CBrF3. The IUPAC name for halon 1301 is bromo-trifluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of halon2402 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of halon2402 is C2Br2F4. The IUPAC name for halon 2402 is 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hcc140a in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for hcc140a is CH3CCl3. The IUPAC name for hcc140a is 1,1,1-trichloro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hcfc141b in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for HCFC141b is CH3CCl2F. The IUPAC name for HCFC141b is 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hcfc142b in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for HCFC142b is CH3CClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC142b is 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hcfc22 in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for HCFC22 is CHClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC22 is chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hexachlorobiphenyl in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hox expressed as hydrogen in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "HOx" means a combination of two radical species containing hydrogen and oxygen: OH and HO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hydrogen bromide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of hydrogen bromide is HBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hydrogen chloride in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of hydrogen chloride is HCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hydrogen cyanide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of hydrogen cyanide is HCN.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hydrogen peroxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of hydrogen peroxide is H202.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hydroperoxyl radical in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of hydroperoxyl radical is HO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hydroxyl radical in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hypobromous acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of hypobromous acid is HOBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of hypochlorous acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of hypochlorous acid is HOCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of inorganic bromine in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of bromine containing source gases (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. "Inorganic bromine" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names that use the term "brox" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species except HBr and BrONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of inorganic chlorine in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. "Inorganic chlorine",sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of chlorine-containing source gases (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as sea-salt and other aerosols. mole_fraction_of_inorganic_chlorine is the sum of all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of isoprene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of limonene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for limonene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for limonene is 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene. Limonene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There arestandard names for the terpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of methane in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of methanol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for methanol is CH3OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of methyl bromide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of methyl bromide is CH3Br.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of methyl chloride in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of methyl chloride is CH3Cl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of methyl hydroperoxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of methyl hydroperoxide is CH3OOH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of methyl peroxy radical in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for methyl_peroxy_radical is CH3O2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of molecular hydrogen in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of molecular hydrogen is H2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of nitrate radical in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of nitric acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of nitric acid trihydrate ambient aerosol in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3. Nitric acid trihydrate, sometimes referred to as NAT, is a stable crystalline substance consisting of three molecules of water to one molecule of nitric acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of nitrogen dioxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of nitrogen monoxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of nitrous acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalformula for nitrous acid is HNO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of nitrous oxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of nitrous oxide is N2O.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of nmvoc expressed as carbon in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of nox expressed as nitrogen in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Nox" means a combination of two radical species containing nitrogen and oxygen: NO+NO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of noy expressed as nitrogen in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. "Noy" describes a family of chemical species. The family usually includes atomic nitrogen (N), nitrogen monoxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5), nitric acid (HNO3), peroxynitric acid (HNO4), bromine nitrate (BrONO2) , chlorine nitrate (ClONO2) and organic nitrates (most notably peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, (CH3COO2NO2)). The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, whereB is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of ozone in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of peroxyacetyl nitrate in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of peroxynitric acid in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of peroxynitric acid is HNO4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of propane in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of propene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of radon in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, whereX is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemicalsymbol for radon is Rn.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of sulfur dioxide in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of toluene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of water vapor in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The chemical formula of water vapor is H2O.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole fraction of xylene in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole fraction is used in the construction mole_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air

mole ratio of nitrate to phosphate in sea water
type: Dimensionless
comment: Mole ratio is used in the construction mole_ratio_of_X_to_Y_in_medium, where X and Y are both material constituents of the medium. "Medium" can take anyof the values given in the "Small scale medium" section of the standard name Guidelines document. "ratio_of_X_to_Y" means X/Y. The chemical formula for the nitrate anion is NO3-. The chemical formula of the phosphate anion is PO4 with a charge of minus three.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: sea water

moles of nitrate and nitrite per unit mass in sea water
type: Molality
comment: moles_of_X_per_unit_mass_inY is also called "molality" of X in Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molality
is property of: sea water

moles of nitrate per unit mass in sea water
type: Molality
comment: moles_of_X_per_unit_mass_inY is also called "molality" of X in Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molality
is property of: sea water

moles of nitrite per unit mass in sea water
type: Molality
comment: moles_of_X_per_unit_mass_inY is also called "molality" of X in Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molality
is property of: sea water

moles of oxygen per unit mass in sea water
type: Molality
comment: moles_of_X_per_unit_mass_inY is also called "molality" of X in Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molality
is property of: sea water

moles of phosphate per unit mass in sea water
type: Molality
comment: moles_of_X_per_unit_mass_inY is also called "molality" of X in Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molality
is property of: sea water

moles of silicate per unit mass in sea water
type: Molality
comment: moles_of_X_per_unit_mass_inY is also called "molality" of X in Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molality
is property of: sea water

moles of cfc11 per unit mass in sea water
type: Molality
comment: moles_of_X_per_unit_mass_inY is also called "molality" of X in Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. A chemical species denoted by X may be described by a single term such as 'nitrogen' or a phrase such as 'nox_expressed_as_nitrogen'. The chemical formula of CFC11 is CFCl3. The IUPAC name fof CFC11 is trichloro-fluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molality
is property of: sea water

net downward longwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

net downward longwave flux in air assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "longwave" means longwave radiation. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

net downward radiative flux at top of atmosphere model
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Fluxes at the top_of_atmosphere_model differ from TOA fluxes only if the model TOA fluxes make some allowance for the atmosphere above the top of the model; if not, it is usual to give standard names with toa to the fluxes at the top of the model atmosphere. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: top of atmosphere model
property type: vector

net downward shortwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

net downward shortwave flux in air assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

net primary mole productivity of carbon by calcareous phytoplankton
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Productivity of carbon" refers to the production of biomass expressed as the mass of carbon which it contains. "Productivity" means production per unit area. Net primary productivity is the excess of gross primary productivity of organic carbon (the rate of synthesis of biomass from inorganic precursors) by autotrophs ("producers"), for example, photosynthesis in phytoplankton, over the rate at which the autotrophs themselves respire some of this biomass. Calcite is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of calcite is CaCO3. Standard names also exist for aragonite, another polymorph of calcium carbonate. 'Calcareous phytoplankton' are phytoplankton that produce calcite. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic oreukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

net primary mole productivity of carbon by diatoms
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Productivity of carbon" refers to the production of biomass expressed as the mass of carbon which it contains. "Productivity" means production per unit area. Net primary productivity is the excess of gross primary productivity of organic carbon (the rate of synthesis of biomass from inorganic precursors) by autotrophs ("producers"), for example, photosynthesis in phytoplankton, over the rate at which the autotrophs themselves respire some of this biomass. Diatoms are single-celled phytoplankton with an external skeleton made of silica. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient lightto support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

net primary mole productivity of carbon by diazotrophs
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Productivity of carbon" refers to the production of biomass expressed as the mass of carbon which it contains. "Productivity" means production per unit area. Net primary productivity is the excess of gross primary productivity of organic carbon (the rate of synthesis of biomass from inorganic precursors) by autotrophs ("producers"), for example, photosynthesis in phytoplankton, over the rate at which the autotrophs themselves respire some of this biomass. In ocean modelling, diazotrophs are phytoplankton of the phylum cyanobacteria distinct from other phytoplankton groupsin their ability to fix nitrogen gas in addition to nitrate and ammonium. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

net primary mole productivity of carbon by miscellaneous phytoplankton
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Productivity of carbon" refers to the production of biomass expressed as the mass of carbon which it contains. "Productivity" means production per unit area. Net primary productivity is the excess of gross primary productivity of organic carbon (the rate of synthesis of biomass from inorganic precursors) by autotrophs ("producers"), for example, photosynthesis in phytoplankton, over the rate at which the autotrophs themselves respire some of this biomass. 'Miscellaneous phytoplankton' are all those phytoplankton that are not diatoms, diazotrophs, calcareous phytoplankton, picophytoplankton or other seperately named components of the phytoplankton population. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

net primary mole productivity of carbon by phytoplankton
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Productivity of carbon" refers to the production of biomass expressed as the mass of carbon which it contains. "Productivity" means production per unit area. Net primary productivity is the excess of gross primary productivity of organic carbon (the rate of synthesis of biomass from inorganic precursors) by autotrophs ("producers"), for example, photosynthesis in phytoplankton, over the rate at which the autotrophs themselves respire some of this biomass. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

net primary mole productivity of carbon by picophytoplankton
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Productivity of carbon" refers to the production of biomass expressed as the mass of carbon which it contains. "Productivity" means production per unit area. Net primary productivity is the excess of gross primary productivity of organic carbon (the rate of synthesis of biomass from inorganic precursors) by autotrophs ("producers"), for example, photosynthesis in phytoplankton, over the rate at which the autotrophs themselves respire some of this biomass. Picophytoplankton are phytoplankton of less than 2 micrometers in size. Phytoplankton are autotrophic prokaryotic or eukaryotic algae that live near the water surface where there is sufficient light to support photosynthesis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

net primary mole productivity of carbon due to nitrate utilization
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Productivity of carbon" refers to the production of biomass expressed as the mass of carbon which it contains. "Productivity" means production per unit area. Net primary productivity is the excess of gross primary productivity of organic carbon (the rate of synthesis of biomass from inorganic precursors) by autotrophs ("producers"), for example, photosynthesis in phytoplankton, over the rate at which the autotrophs themselves respire some of this biomass. "Nitrate utilization" means net primary production by phytoplankton based on nitrate alone. 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. The chemical formula for the nitrate anion is NO3-.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

net primary productivity of carbon
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: Net primary productivity is the excess of gross_primary_producivity (rate of synthesis of biomass per unit area from inorganic precursors by autotrophs, or "producers", especially by photosynthesising plants using sunlight for energy) over the rate at which they themselves respire some of this biomass (plant_respiration, assumingall producers to be plants). "Productivity of carbon" refers to the productionof biomass expressed as the mass of carbon which it contains. "Productivity" means production per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

net rate of absorption of longwave energy in atmosphere layer
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Net absorbed radiation is the difference between absorbed and emitted radiation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

net rate of absorption of shortwave energy in atmosphere layer
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Net absorbed radiation is the difference between absorbed and emitted radiation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

net upward longwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Net upward radiation is the difference between radiation from below (upwelling) and radiation from above (downwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

net upward longwave flux in air assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "longwave" means longwave radiation. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Net upward radiation is the difference between radiation from below (upwelling) and radiation from above (downwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

net upward shortwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Net upward radiation is the difference between radiation from below (upwelling) and radiation from above (downwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

net upward shortwave flux in air assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Net upward radiation is the difference between radiation from below (upwelling) and radiation from above (downwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

normalized difference vegetation index
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Normalized_difference_vegetation_index", usually abbreviated to NDVI, is an index calculated from reflectances measured in the visible and near infrared channels. It is calculated as NDVI = (NIR - R) / (NIR + R) where NIR is the reflectance in the near-infrared band and R is the reflectance in the red visible band. Reflectance is the ratio of the reflected over the incoming radiation in each spectral band. The calculated value of NDVI depends on the precise definitions of the spectral bands and these definitions may vary between different models and remote sensing instruments.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

northward atmosphere dry static energy transport across unit distance
type: PowerGradient
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Transport across_unit_distance means expressed per unit distance normal to the direction of transport. Dry static energy is the sum of enthalpy and potential energy (itself the sum of gravitational and centripetal potential energy). Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: powerGradient
is property of: atmosphere
property type: vector

northward atmosphere heat transport
type: Power
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). "Atmosphere heat transport" means total heat transport by the atmosphere by all processes.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: power
is property of: atmosphere
property type: vector

northward heat flux in air due to eddy advection
type: EnergyFlux
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

northward mass flux of air
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: air

northward momentum flux correction
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Momentum flux is dimensionally equivalent to stress and pressure. It is a tensor quantity. Flux correction is also called "flux adjustment". A positive flux correction is downward i.e. added to the ocean. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stressOrPressure
property type: tensor

northward ocean freshwater transport
type: MassFlowRate
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Ocean transport means transport by all processes, both sea water and sea ice.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean freshwater transport due to bolus advection
type: MassFlowRate
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Northward transport by bolus advection in an ocean model means the part due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects not included in the velocity field.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean freshwater transport due to diffusion
type: MassFlowRate
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Northward transport by diffusion means the part due to horizontal or isopyncal diffusion schemes in an ocean model, but not including the "bolus" or Gent-McWilliams velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean freshwater transport due to gyre
type: MassFlowRate
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Northward transport by the ocean gyre is geometrically defined as being the part due to the vertical integral of the product of deviations of velocity and tracer from their zonal means. The velocity does not include "bolus" or Gent-McWilliams velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean freshwater transport due to overturning
type: MassFlowRate
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Northward transport by (meridional) overturning is geometrically defined as being the part due to the vertical integral of the product of zonal means of velocity and tracer. The velocity does not include "bolus" or Gent-McWilliams velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean heat transport
type: Power
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Ocean transport means transport by all processes, both sea water and sea ice.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: power
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean heat transport due to bolus advection
type: Power
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Northward transport by bolus advection in an ocean model means the part due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects not included in the velocity field.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: power
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean heat transport due to diffusion
type: Power
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Northward transport by diffusion means the part due to horizontal or isopyncal diffusion schemes in an ocean model, but not including the "bolus" or Gent-McWilliams velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: power
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean heat transport due to gyre
type: Power
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Northward transport by the ocean gyre is geometrically defined as being the part due to the vertical integral of the product of deviations of velocity and tracer from their zonal means. The velocity does not include "bolus" or Gent-McWilliams velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: power
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean heat transport due to overturning
type: Power
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Northward transport by (meridional) overturning is geometrically defined as being the part due to the vertical integral of the product of zonal means of velocity and tracer. The velocity does not include "bolus" or Gent-McWilliams velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: power
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean salt transport
type: MassFlowRate
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Ocean transport means transport by all processes, both sea water and sea ice.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean salt transport due to bolus advection
type: MassFlowRate
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Northward transport by bolus advection in an ocean model means the part due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects not included in the velocity field.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean salt transport due to diffusion
type: MassFlowRate
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Northward transport by diffusion means the part due to horizontal or isopyncal diffusion schemes in an ocean model, but not including the "bolus" or Gent-McWilliams velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean salt transport due to gyre
type: MassFlowRate
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Northward transport by the ocean gyre is geometrically defined as being the part due to the vertical integral of the product of deviations of velocity and tracer from their zonal means. The velocity does not include "bolus" or Gent-McWilliams velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward ocean salt transport due to overturning
type: MassFlowRate
comment: 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. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Northward transport by (meridional) overturning is geometrically defined as being the part due to the vertical integral of the product of zonal means of velocity and tracer. The velocity does not include "bolus" or Gent-McWilliams velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

northward sea ice displacement
type: Distance
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). "Displacement" means the change in geospatial position of an object that has moved over time. If possible, the time interval over which the motion took place should be specified using a bounds variable for the time coordinate variable. A displacement can be represented as a vector. Such a vector should however not be interpreted as describing a rectilinear, constant speed motion but merely as an indication that the start point of the vector is found at the tip of the vector after the time interval associated with the displacement variable. A displacement does not prescribe a trajectory. Sea ice displacement can be defined as a two-dimensional vector, with no vertical component. A northward displacement is the distance calculated from the change in a moving object's latitude between the start and end of the time interval associated with the displacement variable.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea
property type: vector

northward sea ice velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Sea ice velocity is defined as a two-dimensional vector, with no vertical component.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea ice
property type: vector

northward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

northward sea water velocity assuming no tide
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

northward transformed eulerian mean air velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
property type: vector

northward water vapor flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: vector

northward wind
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
identifier: 34 E132
is property of: wind
property type: vector

number of days with air temperature above threshold
type: Dimensionless
comment: Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature. A variable whose standard name has the form number_of_days_with_X_below|above_threshold is a count of the number of days on which the condition X_below|above_threshold is satisfied. It must have a coordinate variable or scalar coordinate variable with the a standard name of X to supply the threshold(s). It must have a climatological time variable, and a cell_methods entry for within days which describes the processing of quantity X before the threshold is applied. A number_of_days is an extensive quantity in time, and the cell_methods entry for over days should be "sum".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: number
is property of: air
property type: scalar

number of days with air temperature below threshold
type: Dimensionless
comment: Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature. A variable whose standard name has the form number_of_days_with_X_below|above_threshold is a count of the number of days on which the condition X_below|above_threshold is satisfied. It must have a coordinate variable or scalar coordinate variable with the a standard name of X to supply the threshold(s). It must have a climatological time variable, and a cell_methods entry for within days which describes the processing of quantity X before the threshold is applied. A number_of_days is an extensive quantity in time, and the cell_methods entry for over days should be "sum".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: number
is property of: air
property type: scalar

number of days with lwe thickness of precipitation amount above threshold
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area. "lwe" means liquid water equivalent. A variable whose standard name has the form number_of_days_with_X_below|above_threshold is a count of the number of days on which the condition X_below|above_threshold is satisfied. It must have a coordinate variable or scalar coordinate variable with the a standard name of X to supply the threshold(s). It must have a climatological time variable, and a cell_methods entry for within days which describes the processing of quantity X before the threshold is applied. A number_of_days is an extensive quantity in time, and the cell_methods entry for over days should be "sum".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: number
property type: scalar

number of days with wind speed above threshold
type: Dimensionless
comment: Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.) The wind speed is the magnitude of the wind velocity. A variable whose standard name has the form number_of_days_with_X_below|above_threshold is a count of the number of days on which the condition X_below|above_threshold is satisfied. It must have a coordinate variable or scalar coordinate variable with the a standard name of X to supply the threshold(s). It must have a climatological time variable, and a cell_methods entry for within days which describes the processing of quantity X before the threshold is applied. A number_of_days is an extensive quantity in time, and the cell_methods entry for over days should be "sum".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: number
is property of: wind
property type: scalar

ocean barotropic mass streamfunction
type: MassFlowRate
comment: The barotropic stream function with the dimensions of volume transport has the standard name ocean_barotropic_streamfunction.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean barotropic streamfunction
type: VolumeFlowRate
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: volumeFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean heat x transport
type: Power
comment: "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: power
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean heat x transport due to bolus advection
type: Power
comment: "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. Transport by bolus advection in an ocean model means the part due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects not included in the velocity field. The specification of a physical process by the phrase due_to_processmeans that the quantity named is a single term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: power
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean heat x transport due to diffusion
type: Power
comment: "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: power
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean heat y transport
type: Power
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: power
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean heat y transport due to bolus advection
type: Power
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. Transport by bolus advection in an ocean model means the part due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects not included inthe velocity field. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: power
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean heat y transport due to diffusion
type: Power
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: power
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean isopycnal layer thickness diffusivity
type: DiffusionCoefficient
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean kinetic energy dissipation per unit area due to vertical friction
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Friction, leading to the dissipation of kinetic energy, arises in ocean models as a result of the viscosity of sea water. Generally, the lateral (xy) viscosity is given a large value to maintain the numerical stability of the model. In contrast, the vertical viscosity is usually much smaller. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean kinetic energy dissipation per unit area due to xy friction
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Friction, leading to the dissipation of kinetic energy, arises in ocean models as a result of the viscosity of sea water. Generally, the lateral (xy) viscosity is given a large value to maintain the numerical stability of the model. In contrast, the vertical viscosity is usually much smaller. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean mass content of dissolved inorganic carbon
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Dissolvedinorganic carbon" describes a family of chemical species in solution, including carbon dioxide, carbonic acid and the carbonate and bicarbonate anions. "Dissolved inorganic carbon" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity

ocean mass x transport
type: MassFlowRate
comment: "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean mass x transport due to advection
type: MassFlowRate
comment: "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean mass x transport due to advection and bolus advection
type: MassFlowRate
comment: "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. 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. Transport by bolus advection in an ocean model means the part due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects not included in the velocity field.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean mass y transport
type: MassFlowRate
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean mass y transport due to advection
type: MassFlowRate
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean mass y transport due to advection and bolus advection
type: MassFlowRate
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. Transport by bolus advection in an ocean model means the part due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects not included inthe velocity field. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean meridional overturning mass streamfunction
type: MassFlowRate
comment: In contrast to the quantity with standard name ocean_meridional_overturning_streamfunction, this quantity includes all physical processes, resolved or parameterized, that impact mass/volume transport. Thus it includes contributions from the bolus and Gent-McWilliams velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean meridional overturning mass streamfunction due to bolus advection
type: MassFlowRate
comment: 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean meridional overturning streamfunction
type: VolumeFlowRate
comment: The ocean meridional overturning streamfunction should not include not include "bolus" or Gent-McWilliams velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: volumeFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean mixed layer thickness
type: Distance
comment: The ocean mixed layer is the upper part of the ocean, regarded as being well-mixed. Various criteria are used to define the mixed layer; this can be specified by using a standard name of ocean_mixed_layer_defined_byX.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: ocean mixed layer
property type: scalar

ocean mixed layer thickness defined by mixing scheme
type: Distance
comment: The ocean mixed layer is the upper part of the ocean, regarded as being well-mixed. The base of the mixed layer defined by the mixing scheme is a diagnostic of ocean models.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: ocean mixed layer
property type: scalar scalar

ocean mixed layer thickness defined by sigma t
type: Distance
comment: The ocean mixed layer is the upper part of the ocean, regarded as being well-mixed. The base of the mixed layer defined by temperature, sigma or sigma_theta is the level at which the quantity indicated differs from its surface value by a certain amount.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: ocean mixed layer
property type: scalar scalar

ocean mixed layer thickness defined by sigma theta
type: Distance
comment: The ocean mixed layer is the upper part of the ocean, regarded as being well-mixed. The base of the mixed layer defined by temperature, sigma or sigma_theta is the level at which the quantity indicated differs from its surface value by a certain amount.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: ocean mixed layer
property type: scalar scalar

ocean mixed layer thickness defined by temperature
type: Distance
comment: The ocean mixed layer is the upper part of the ocean, regarded as being well-mixed. The base of the mixed layer defined by temperature, sigma or sigma_theta is the level at which the quantity indicated differs from its surface value by a certain amount.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: ocean mixed layer
property type: scalar scalar

ocean mixed layer thickness defined by vertical tracer diffusivity
type: Distance
comment: The ocean mixed layer is the upper part of the ocean, regarded as being well-mixed. The base of the mixed layer defined by temperature, sigma, sigma_theta, or vertical diffusivity is the level at which the quantity indicated differs from its surface value by a certain amount. The amount by which the quantity differs can be specified by a scalar coordinate variable.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: ocean mixed layer
property type: scalar scalar

ocean momentum xy laplacian diffusivity
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: Diffusivity is also sometimes known as the coefficient of diffusion. Diffusion occurs as a result of a gradient in the spatial distribution of mass concentration, temperature or momentum. The diffusivity may be very different in the vertical and horizontal directions. "xy diffusivity" means the lateral along_coordinate component of diffusivity due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model. xy diffusivities are used in some ocean models to counteract the numerical instabilities inherent in certain implementations of rotated neutral diffusion. "laplacian diffusivity" means diffusivity for use with a Laplacian diffusion operator.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean rigid lid pressure
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "Ocean rigid lid pressure" means the pressure at the surface of an ocean model assuming that it is bounded above by a rigid lid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean rigid lid pressure expressed as sea surface height above geoid
type: Distance
comment: "Ocean rigid lid pressure" means the pressure at the surface of an ocean model assuming that it is bounded above by a rigid lid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface geoid
property type: scalar scalar

ocean s coordinate
type: Dimensionless
comment: See Appendix D of the CF convention for information about dimensionless vertical coordinates.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean sigma coordinate
type: Dimensionless
comment: See Appendix D of the CF convention for information about dimensionless vertical coordinates. Note that the ocean sigma coordinate is not the same quantity as sea water sigma (excess of density over 1000 kg m-3), for which there are various other standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean tracer bolus laplacian diffusivity
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: Diffusivity is also sometimes known as the coefficient of diffusion. Diffusion occurs as a result of a gradient in the spatial distribution of mass concentration, temperature or momentum. The diffusivity may be very different in the vertical and horizontal directions. "Bolus diffusivity" means a lateral diffusivity. "laplacian diffusivity" means diffusivity for use with a Laplacian diffusion operator.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean tracer epineutral laplacian diffusivity
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: Diffusivity is also sometimes known as the coefficient of diffusion. Diffusion occurs as a result of a gradient in the spatial distribution of mass concentration, temperature or momentum. The diffusivity may be very different in the vertical and horizontal directions. "epineutral diffusivity" means a lateral diffusivity along a either a neutral or isopycnal density surface due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of an ocean model. The type of density surface is dependent on the model formulation. "laplacian diffusivity" means diffusivity for use with a Laplacian diffusion operator.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean tracer xy laplacian diffusivity
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: Diffusivity is also sometimes known as the coefficient of diffusion. Diffusion occurs as a result of a gradient in the spatial distribution of mass concentration, temperature or momentum. The diffusivity may be very different in the vertical and horizontal directions. "xy diffusivity" means the lateral along_coordinate component of diffusivity due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model. xy diffusivities are used in some ocean models to counteract the numerical instabilities inherent in certain implementations of rotated neutral diffusion. "laplacian diffusivity" means diffusivity for use with a Laplacian diffusion operator.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean vertical diffusivity
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: "Vertical diffusivity" means the vertical component of diffusivity due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean vertical heat diffusivity
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: "Vertical heat diffusivity" means the vertical component of the diffusivity of heat due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean vertical momentum diffusivity
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: "Vertical momentum diffusivity" means the vertical component of the diffusivity of momentum due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean vertical momentum diffusivity due to background
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: Diffusivity is also sometimes known as the coefficient of diffusion. Diffusion occurs as a result of a gradient in the spatial distribution of mass concentration, temperature or momentum. The diffusivity may be very different in the vertical and horizontal directions. The construction vertical_X_diffusivity means the vertical component of thediffusivity of X due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model. "Due to background" means caused by a time invariant imposed field which may be eitherconstant over the globe or spatially varying, depending on the ocean model used. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean vertical momentum diffusivity due to convection
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: 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. "Vertical momentum diffusivity" means the vertical component of the diffusivity of momentum due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model. Convective mixing in the ocean is somtimes modelled as an enhanced diffusivity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean vertical momentum diffusivity due to form drag
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: Diffusivity is also sometimes known as the coefficient of diffusion. Diffusion occurs as a result of a gradient in the spatial distribution of mass concentration, temperature or momentum. The diffusivity may be very different in the vertical and horizontal directions. The construction vertical_X_diffusivity means the vertical component of thediffusivity of X due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model. "Due to form drag" refers to a vertical diffusivity resulting from a model scheme representing mesoscale eddy-induced form drag. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean vertical momentum diffusivity due to tides
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: Diffusivity is also sometimes known as the coefficient of diffusion. Diffusion occurs as a result of a gradient in the spatial distribution of mass concentration, temperature or momentum. The diffusivity may be very different in the vertical and horizontal directions. The construction vertical_X_diffusivity means the vertical component of thediffusivity of X due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model. "Due to tides" means due to all astronomical gravity changes which manifest as tides.No distinction is made between different tidal components. The specification of a physicalprocess 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean vertical salt diffusivity
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: "Vertical salt diffusivity" means the vertical component of the diffusivity of salt due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean vertical tracer diffusivity
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: "Vertical tracer diffusivity" means the vertical component of the diffusivity of tracers, i.e. heat and salinity, due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean vertical tracer diffusivity due to background
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: Diffusivity is also sometimes known as the coefficient of diffusion. Diffusion occurs as a result of a gradient in the spatial distribution of mass concentration, temperature or momentum. The diffusivity may be very different in the vertical and horizontal directions. The construction vertical_X_diffusivity means the vertical component of thediffusivity of X due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model. "Due to background" means caused by a time invariant imposed field which may be eitherconstant over the globe or spatially varying, depending on the ocean model used. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean vertical tracer diffusivity due to convection
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: 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. "Vertical tracer diffusivity" means the vertical component of the diffusivity of tracers, i.e. heat and salinity, due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model. Convective mixing in the ocean is sometimes modelled as an enhanced diffusivity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean vertical tracer diffusivity due to tides
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: Diffusivity is also sometimes known as the coefficient of diffusion. Diffusion occurs as a result of a gradient in the spatial distribution of mass concentration, temperature or momentum. The diffusivity may be very different in the vertical and horizontal directions. The construction vertical_X_diffusivity means the vertical component of thediffusivity of X due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model. "Due to tides" means due to all astronomical gravity changes which manifest as tides.No distinction is made between different tidal components. The specification of a physicalprocess 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean vertical tracer diffusivity due to wind mixing
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: 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. "Vertical tracer diffusivity" means the vertical component of the diffusivity of tracers, i.e. heat and salinity, due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean volume
type: Volume
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: volume
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean volume fraction
type: Dimensionless
comment: "X_volume_fraction" means the fraction of volume occupied by X.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean y overturning mass streamfunction
type: MassFlowRate
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. In contrast to the quantity with standard name ocean_meridional_overturning_streamfunction, this quantity includes all physicalprocesses, resolved or parameterized, that impact mass/volume transport. Thus it includescontributions from the bolus and Gent-McWilliams velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

ocean y overturning mass streamfunction due to bolus advection
type: MassFlowRate
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

omnidirectional photosynthetic spherical irradiance in sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength. Omnidirectional spherical irradiance is the radiation incident on unit area of a spherical (or "4-pi") collector. It is sometimes called "scalar irradiance". Radiation incident on a 2-pi collector has standard names of "spherical irradiance" which specify up/downwelling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

optical thickness of atmosphere layer due to ambient aerosol
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. The optical thickness is the integral along the path of radiation of a volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient. The radiative flux is reduced by a factor exp(-optical_thickness) on traversing the path. A coordinate variable of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency can be specified to indicate that the optical thickness applies at specific wavelengths or frequencies. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

planetary albedo
type: Dimensionless
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

plant respiration carbon flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Respiration carbon" refers to the rate at which biomass is respired expressed as the mass of carbon which it contains. Plant respiration is the sum of respiration by parts of plants both above and below the soil. Plants which photosynthesise are autotrophs i.e. "producers" of the biomass which they respire from inorganic precursors using sunlight for energy. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

platform course
type: Angle
comment: Standard names for platform describe the motion and orientation of the vehicle from which observations are made e.g. aeroplane or ship. The platform course is the direction in which the platform is travelling (not necessarily the same as the direction in which it is pointing, called platform_orientation).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar

platform orientation
type: Angle
comment: Standard names for platform describe the motion and orientation of the vehicle from which observations are made e.g. aeroplane or ship. The platform orientation is the direction in which the "front" or longitudinal axis of the platform is pointing (not necessarily the same as the direction in which it is travelling, called platform_course).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar

platform pitch angle
type: Angle
comment: Standard names for platform describe the motion and orientation of the vehicle from which observations are made e.g. aeroplane or ship.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar

platform roll angle
type: Angle
comment: Standard names for platform describe the motion and orientation of the vehicle from which observations are made e.g. aeroplane or ship.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar

platform speed wrt air
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "wrt" means with respect to. Speed is the magnitude of velocity. Standard names for platform describe the motion and orientation of the vehicle from which observations are made e.g. aeroplane or ship. The platform speed with respect to air is often called the "air speed" of the platform.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: speed
is property of: air
property type: scalar

platform speed wrt ground
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "wrt" means with respect to. Speed is the magnitude of velocity. Standard names for platform describe the motion and orientation of the vehicle from which observations are made e.g. aeroplane or ship. The platform speed with respect to ground is relative to the solid Earth beneath it i.e. the sea floor for a ship. It is often called the "ground speed" of the platform.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: speed
is property of: ground
property type: scalar

platform speed wrt sea water
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "wrt" means with respect to. Speed is the magnitude of velocity. Standard names for platform describe the motion and orientation of the vehicle from which observations are made e.g. aeroplane or ship.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: speed
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

platform yaw angle
type: Angle
comment: Standard names for platform describe the motion and orientation of the vehicle from which observations are made e.g. aeroplane or ship.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar

potential energy content of atmosphere layer
type: RadianceExposure
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Potential energy is the sum of the gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the centripetal potential energy. (The geopotential is the specific potential energy.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

precipitation amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
property type: scalar

precipitation flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

precipitation flux onto canopy
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Canopy" means the plant or vegetation canopy. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. Unless indicated in the cell_methods attribute, a quantity is assumed to apply to the whole area of each horizontal grid box. Previously, the qualifier where_type was used to specify that the quantity applies only to the part of the grid box of the named type. Names containing the where_type qualifier are deprecated and newly created data should use the cell_methods attribute to indicate the horizontal area to which the quantity applies.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: canopy
property type: scalar

product of air temperature and specific humidity
type: Temperature
comment: "product_of_X_and_Y" means X*Y. "specific" means per unit mass. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature. Specific humidity is the mass fraction of water vapor in (moist) air.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: air
property type: scalar scalar

product of eastward sea water velocity and salinity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "product_of_X_and_Y" means X*Y. A velocity is a vector quantity. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). The unit of salinity is PSU, which is dimensionless. The units attribute should be given as 1e-3 or 0.001 i.e. parts per thousand if salinity is in PSU.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar vector

product of eastward wind and geopotential height
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: "product_of_X_and_Y" means X*Y. Geopotential is the sum of the specific gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the specific centripetal potential energy. Geopotential height is the geopotential divided by the standard acceleration due to gravity. It is numerically similar to the altitude (or geometric height) and not to the quantity with standard name height, which is relative to the surface. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: wind
property type: scalar vector

product of eastward wind and specific humidity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "product_of_X_and_Y" means X*Y. "specific" means per unit mass. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). Specific humidity is the mass fraction of water vapor in (moist) air. Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: wind
property type: scalar vector

product of northward sea water velocity and salinity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "product_of_X_and_Y" means X*Y. A velocity is a vector quantity. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). The unit of salinity is PSU, which is dimensionless. The units attribute should be given as 1e-3 or 0.001 i.e. parts per thousand if salinity is in PSU.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar vector

product of northward wind and geopotential height
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: "product_of_X_and_Y" means X*Y. Geopotential is the sum of the specific gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the specific centripetal potential energy. Geopotential height is the geopotential divided by the standard acceleration due to gravity. It is numerically similar to the altitude (or geometric height) and not to the quantity with standard name height, which is relative to the surface. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
is property of: wind
property type: scalar vector

product of northward wind and specific humidity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "product_of_X_and_Y" means X*Y. "specific" means per unit mass. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Specific humidity is the mass fraction of water vapor in (moist) air. Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: wind
property type: scalar vector

product of upward air velocity and specific humidity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "product_of_X_and_Y" means X*Y. "specific" means per unit mass. A velocity is a vector quantity. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Specific humidity is the mass fraction of water vapor in (moist) air. Upward air velocity is the vertical component of the 3D air velocity vector.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: air
property type: scalar vector

projection x coordinate
type: Distance
comment: "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. Projection coordinates are distances in the x- and y-directions on a plane onto which the surface of the Earth has been projected according to a map projection. The relationship between the projection coordinates and latitude and longitude is described by the grid_mapping.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar

projection y coordinate
type: Distance
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. Projection coordinates are distances in the x- and y-directions on a plane onto which the surface of the Earth has been projected according to a map projection. The relationship between the projection coordinates and latitude and longitude is described by the grid_mapping.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar

pseudo equivalent potential temperature
type: Temperature
comment: Potential temperature is the temperature a parcel of air or sea water would have if moved adiabatically to sea level pressure.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
property type: scalar

pseudo equivalent temperature
type: Temperature
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
property type: scalar

radial sea water velocity away from instrument
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. Radial velocity away from instrument means the component of the velocity along the line of sight of the instrument where positive implies movement away from the instrument (i.e. outward). The "instrument" (examples are radar and lidar) is the device used to make an observation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

radial velocity of scatterers away from instrument
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "Radial velocity away from instrument" means the component of the velocity of the scatterers along the line of sight of the instrument where positive implies movement away from the instrument (i.e. outward). The "instrument" (examples are radar and lidar) is the device used to make the observation, and the "scatterers" are what causes the transmitted signal to be returned to the instrument (examples are aerosols, hydrometeors and refractive index irregularities), of whatever kind the instrument detects.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
property type: vector

radiation wavelength
type: Distance
comment: The radiation wavelength can refer to any electromagnetic wave, such as light, heat radiation and radio waves.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: length
property type: scalar

rainfall amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: rainfall
property type: scalar

rainfall flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: rainfall
property type: scalar

rainfall rate
type: VelocityOrSpeed
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: rainfall
property type: scalar

ratio of x derivative of ocean rigid lid pressure to sea surface density
type: Acceleration
comment: "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. Sea surface density is the density of sea water near the surface (including the part under sea-ice, if any). "component_derivative_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to distance in the component direction, which may be northward, southward, eastward, westward, x or y. The last two indicatederivatives along the axes of the grid, in the case where they are not true longitude and latitude. "ratio_of_X_to_Y" means X/Y. "Ocean rigid lid pressure" means the pressure at the surface of an ocean model assuming that it is bounded above by a rigid lid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: sea surfaceocean
property type: scalar scalar

ratio of y derivative of ocean rigid lid pressure to sea surface density
type: Acceleration
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. Sea surface density is the density of sea water near the surface (including the part under sea-ice, if any). "component_derivative_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to distance in the component direction, which may be northward, southward, eastward, westward, x or y. The last two indicate derivatives along the axes of the grid, in the case where they are not true longitude and latitude. "ratio_of_X_to_Y" means X/Y. "Ocean rigid lid pressure" means the pressure at the surface of an ocean model assuming that it is bounded above by a rigid lid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: sea surfaceocean
property type: scalar scalar

realization
type: Dimensionless
comment: Realization is used to label a dimension that can be thought of asa statistical sample, e.g., labelling members of a model ensemble.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

reference sea water density for boussinesq approximation
type: Density
comment: Sea water density is the in-situ density (not the potential density). For a rigid lid Boussinesq geopotential ocean model the density of the sea water is maintained at a constant reference density. In a model using the rigid lid Boussinesq approximation , the vertical grid coordinates (and hence the grid cell volumes) are time invariant.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
property type: scalar

relative humidity
type: Dimensionless
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
identifier: 52 E157
property type: scalar

richardson number in sea water
type: Dimensionless
comment: Richardson number is a measure of dynamic stability and can be used to diagnose the existence of turbulent flow. It is defined as the ratio of the buoyant suppression of turbulence (i.e. how statically stable or unstable the conditions are) to the kinetic energy available to generate turbulence in a shear flow.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: number
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

root depth
type: Distance
comment: Depth is the vertical distance below the surface. The root depth is maximum depth of soil reached by plant roots, from which they can extract moisture.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar

runoff amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area. Runoff is the liquid water which drains from land. If not specified, "runoff" refers to the sum of surface runoff and subsurface drainage.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
property type: scalar

runoff amount excluding baseflow
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: Runoff is the liquid water which drains from land. "Runoff_excluding_baseflow" is the sum of surface runoff and subsurface runoff excluding baseflow. Baseflow is subsurface runoff which takes place below the level of the water table. "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
property type: scalar

runoff flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The geoid is a surface of constant geopotential with which mean sea level would coincide if the ocean were at rest. (The volume enclosed between the geoid and the sea floor equals the mean volume of water in the ocean.) In an ocean GCM the geoid is the surface of zero depth, or the rigid lid if the model uses that approximation. "Sea surface height" is a time-varying quantity. By definition of the geoid, the global average of the time-mean sea surface height (i.e. mean sea level) above the geoid must be zero. The standard name for the height of the sea surface above mean sea level is sea_surface_height_above_sea_level. The standard name for the height of the sea surface above the reference ellipsoid is sea_surface_height_above_reference_ellipsoid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

salt flux into sea water from rivers
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

scattering angle
type: Angle
comment: The scattering angle is that between the direction of the beam of incident radiation and the direction into which it is scattered.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar

sea area
type: Area
comment: "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: area
is property of: sea
property type: scalar

sea area fraction
type: Dimensionless
comment: "X_area_fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: sea
property type: scalar

sea floor depth below geoid
type: Distance
comment: The geoid is a surface of constant geopotential with which mean sea level would coincide if the ocean were at rest. (The volume enclosed between the geoid and the sea floor equals the mean volume of water in the ocean.) In an ocean GCM the geoid is the surface of zero depth, or the rigid lid if the model uses that approximation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea floor geoid
property type: scalar

sea floor depth below sea level
type: Distance
comment: sea_level means mean sea level, which is close to the geoid in sea areas.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea floor sea level
property type: scalar

sea floor depth below sea surface
type: Distance
comment: The sea_floor_depth_below_sea_surface is the vertical distance between the sea surface and the seabed as measured at a given point in space including the variance caused by tides and possibly waves.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea floor sea surface
property type: scalar

sea ice albedo
type: Dimensionless
comment: The albedo of sea ice.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

sea ice amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

sea ice area
type: Area
comment: "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: area
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

sea ice displacement
type: Distance
comment: "Displacement" means the change in geospatial position of an object that has moved over time. If possible, the time interval over which the motion took place should be specified using a bounds variable for the time coordinate variable. A displacement can be represented as a vector. Such a vector should however not be interpreted as describing a rectilinear, constant speed motion but merely as an indication that the start point of the vector is found at the tip of the vector after the time interval associated with the displacement variable. A displacement does not prescribe a trajectory. Sea ice displacement can be defined as a two-dimensional vector, with no vertical component. In that case, "displacement" is also the distance across the earth's surface calculated from the change in a moving object's geospatial position between the start and end of the time interval associated with the displacement variable.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance

sea ice area fraction
type: Dimensionless
comment: "X_area_fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell. Sea ice area fraction is area of the sea surface occupied by sea ice. It is also called "sea ice concentration".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

sea ice draft
type: Distance
comment: Sea ice draft is the depth of the sea-ice lower surface below the water surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

sea ice extent
type: Area
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: area
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

sea ice freeboard
type: Distance
comment: Sea ice freeboard is the height of the sea-ice upper surface above the water surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

sea ice mass
type: Mass
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: mass
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

sea ice speed
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: Speed is the magnitude of velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: speed
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

sea ice temperature
type: Temperature
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

sea ice thickness
type: Distance
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

sea ice transport across line
type: MassFlowRate
comment: Transport across_line means that which crosses a particular line on the Earth's surface; formally this means the integral along the line of the normal component of the transport.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: sea
property type: vector

sea ice volume
type: Volume
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: volume
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

sea ice x displacement
type: Distance
comment: "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. "Displacement" means the change in geospatial position of an object that has moved over time. If possible, the time interval over which the motion took place should be specified using a bounds variable for the time coordinate variable. A displacement can be represented as a vector. Such a vector should however not be interpreted as describing a rectilinear, constant speed motion but merely as an indication that the start point of the vector is found at the tip of the vector after the time interval associated with the displacement variable. A displacement does not prescribe a trajectory. Sea ice displacement can be defined as a two-dimensional vector, with no vertical component. An x displacement is calculated from the difference in the moving object's grid x coordinate between the start and end of the time interval associated with the displacement variable.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea
property type: scalar

sea ice x velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea ice
property type: vector

sea ice y displacement
type: Distance
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. "Displacement" means the change in geospatial position of an object that has moved over time. If possible, the time interval over which the motion took place should be specified using a bounds variable for the time coordinate variable. A displacement can be represented as a vector. Such a vector should however not be interpreted as describing a rectilinear, constant speed motion but merely as an indication that the start point of the vector is found at the tip of the vector after the time interval associated with the displacement variable. A displacement does not prescribe a trajectory. Sea ice displacement can be defined as a two-dimensional vector, with no vertical component. A y displacement is calculated from the difference in the moving object's grid y coordinate between the start and end of the time interval associated with the displacement variable.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea
property type: scalar

sea ice y velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea ice
property type: vector

sea surface density
type: Density
comment: Sea surface density is the density of sea water near the surface (including the part under sea-ice, if any).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface foundation temperature
type: Temperature
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. The sea surface foundation temperature is the water temperature that is not influenced by a thermally stratified layer of diurnal temperature variability (either by daytime warming or nocturnal cooling). The foundation temperature is named to indicate that it is the temperature from which the growth of the diurnal thermocline develops each day, noting that on some occasions with a deep mixed layer there is no clear foundation temperature in the surface layer. In general, sea surface foundation temperature will be similar to a night time minimum or pre-dawn value at depths of between approximately 1 and 5 meters. In the absence of any diurnal signal, the foundation temperature is considered equivalent to the quantity with standard name sea_surface_subskin_temperature. The sea surface foundation temperature defines a level in the upper water column that varies in depth, space, and time depending on the local balance between thermal stratification and turbulent energy and is expected to change slowly over the course of a day. If possible, a data variable with the standard name sea_surface_foundation_temperature should be used with a scalar vertical coordinate variable to specify the depth of the foundation level. Sea surface foundation temperature is measured at the base of the diurnal thermocline or as close to the water surface as possible in the absence of thermal stratification. Only in situ contact thermometry is able to measure the sea surface foundation temperature. Analysis procedures must be used to estimate sea surface foundation temperature value from radiometric satellite measurements of the quantities with standard names sea_surface_skin_temperature and sea_surface_subskin_temperature. Sea surface foundation temperature provides a connection with the historical concept of a "bulk" sea surface temperature considered representative of the oceanic mixed layer temperature that is typicall…
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface height above geoid
type: Distance
comment: The geoid is a surface of constant geopotential with which mean sea level would coincide if the ocean were at rest. (The volume enclosed between the geoid and the sea floor equals the mean volume of water in the ocean.) In an ocean GCM the geoid is the surface of zero depth, or the rigid lid if the model uses that approximation. "Sea surface height" is a time-varying quantity. By definition of the geoid, the global average of the time-mean sea surface height (i.e. mean sea level) above the geoid must be zero. The standard name for the height of the sea surface above mean sea level is sea_surface_height_above_sea_level. The standard name for the height of the sea surface above the reference ellipsoid is sea_surface_height_above_reference_ellipsoid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface geoid
property type: scalar

sea surface height above reference ellipsoid
type: Distance
comment: "Sea surface height" is a time-varying quantity. A reference ellipsoid is a mathematical figure that approximates the geoid. The geoid is a surface of constant geopotential with which mean sea level would coincide if the ocean were at rest. The ellipsoid is an approximation because the geoid is an irregular shape. A number of reference ellipsoids are defined for use in the field of geodesy. The standard name for the height of the sea surface above the geoid is sea_surface_height_above_geoid. The standard name for the height of the sea surface above mean sea level is sea_surface_height_above_sea_level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface reference ellipsoid
property type: scalar

sea surface height above sea level
type: Distance
comment: sea_level means mean sea level, which is close to the geoid in sea areas. "Sea surface height" is a time-varying quantity. The standard name for the height of the sea surface above the geoid is sea_surface_height_above_geoid. The standard name for the height of the sea surface above the reference ellipsoid is sea_surface_height_above_reference_ellipsoid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface sea level
property type: scalar

sea surface height amplitude due to earth tide
type: Distance
comment: 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. Tides are a significant contributor to the observed sea surface height; earth tide means the solid earth tide.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface height amplitude due to equilibrium ocean tide
type: Distance
comment: 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. Tides are a significant contributor to the observed sea surface height; equilibrium ocean tide refers to the long period ocean tide.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface height amplitude due to geocentric ocean tide
type: Distance
comment: 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. Tides are a significant contributor to the observed sea surface height; geocentric ocean tide means the sum total of ocean tide and load tide.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface height amplitude due to non equilibrium ocean tide
type: Distance
comment: 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. Tides are a significant contributor to the observed sea surface height; non equilibrium ocean tide refers to the long period ocean tide.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface height amplitude due to pole tide
type: Distance
comment: 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. Tides are a significant contributor to the observed sea surface height; the pole tide occurs due to variations in the earth's rotation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface height bias due to sea surface roughness
type: Distance
comment: 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. Altimeter pulses tend to be more strongly refelected by the troughs of sea surface waves than by the crests leading to a bias in the measured sea surface height. This quantity is commonly known as "sea state bias".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface height correction due to air pressure at low frequency
type: Distance
comment: 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. "Air pressure at low frequency" means variations in air pressure with periods longer than 20 days. These give rise to corresponding variations in sea surface topography. The quantity sea_surface_height_correction_due_to_air_pressure_at_low_frequency is commonly called the "inverted barometer effect" and the correction should be applied by adding it to the quantity with standard name altimeter_range. Additional altimeter range corrections are given by the quantities with standard names altimeter_range_correction_due_to_wet_troposphere, altimeter_range_correction_due_to_dry_troposphere, altimeter_range_correction_due_to_ionosphere and sea_surface_height_correction_due_to_air_pressure_and_wind_at_high_frequency.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface height correction due to air pressure and wind at high frequency
type: Distance
comment: 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. "Air pressure and wind at high frequency" means variations in air pressure with periods shorter than 20 days. These give rise to corresponding variations in sea surface topography. The quantity sea_surface_height_correction_due_to_air_pressure_and_wind_at_high_frequency should be applied by adding it to the quantity with standard name altimeter_range. Additional altimeter range corrections are given by the quantities with standard names altimeter_range_correction_due_to_wet_troposphere, altimeter_range_correction_due_to_dry_troposphere, altimeter_range_correction_due_to_ionosphere and sea_surface_height_correction_due_to_air_pressure_at_low_frequency.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface skin temperature
type: Temperature
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. The sea surface skin temperature is the temperature measured by an infrared radiometer typically operating at wavelengths in the range 3.7 - 12 micrometers. It represents the temperature within the conductive diffusion-dominated sub-layer at a depth of approximately 10 - 20 micrometers below the air-sea interface. Measurements of this quantity are subject to a large potential diurnal cycle including cool skin layer effects (especially at night under clear skies and low wind speed conditions) and warm layer effects in the daytime.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface subskin temperature
type: Temperature
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. The sea surface subskin temperature is the temperature at the base of the conductive laminar sub-layer of the ocean surface, that is, at a depth of approximately 1 - 1.5 millimeters below the air-sea interface. For practical purposes, this quantity can be well approximated to the measurement of surface temperature by a microwave radiometer operating in the 6 - 11 gigahertz frequency range, but the relationship is neither direct nor invariant to changing physical conditions or to the specific geometry of the microwave measurements. Measurements of this quantity are subject to a large potential diurnal cycle due to thermal stratification of the upper ocean layer in low wind speed high solar irradiance conditions.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface swell wave mean period from variance spectral density first frequency moment
type: Duration
comment: The swell wave directional spectrum can be written as a five dimensional function S(t,x,y,f,theta) where t is time, x and y are horizontal coordinates (such as longitude and latitude), f is frequency and theta is direction. S can be integrated over direction to give S1= integral(S dtheta). Frequency moments, M(n) of S1 can then be calculated as follows: M(n) = integral(S1 f^n df), where f^n is f to the power of n. The first wave period, T(m1), is calculated as the ratio M(0)/M(1).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar frequency moment

sea surface swell wave mean period from variance spectral density inverse frequency moment
type: Duration
comment: The swell wave directional spectrum can be written as a five dimensional function S(t,x,y,f,theta) where t is time, x and y are horizontal coordinates (such as longitude and latitude), f is frequency and theta is direction. S can be integrated over direction to give S1= integral(S dtheta). Frequency moments, M(n) of S1 can then be calculated as follows: M(n) = integral(S1 f^n df), where f^n is f to the power of n. The inverse wave period, T(m-1), is calculated as the ratio M(-1)/M(0).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar frequency moment

sea surface swell wave mean period from variance spectral density second frequency moment
type: Duration
comment: The swell wave directional spectrum can be written as a five dimensional function S(t,x,y,f,theta) where t is time, x and y are horizontal coordinates (such as longitude and latitude), f is frequency and theta is direction. S can be integrated over direction to give S1= integral(S dtheta). Frequency moments, M(n) of S1 can then be calculated as follows: M(n) = integral(S1 f^n df), where f^n is f to the power of n. The second wave period, T(m2), is calculated as the square root of the ratio M(0)/M(2).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar frequency moment

sea surface swell wave period
type: Duration
comment: A period is an interval of time, or the time-period of an oscillation. Swell waves are waves on the ocean surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface swell wave significant height
type: Distance
comment: Height is the vertical distance above the surface. Swell waves are waves on the ocean surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface swell wave to direction
type: Angle
comment: Swell waves are waves on the ocean surface. "to_direction" is used in the construction X_to_direction and indicates the direction towards which the velocity vector of X is headed.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
is property of: sea surface

sea surface swell wave zero upcrossing period
type: Duration
comment: A period is an interval of time, or the time-period of an oscillation. The zero upcrossing period is defined as the time interval between consecutive occasions on which the surface height passes upward above the mean level. Swell waves are waves on the ocean surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface temperature
type: Temperature
comment: Sea surface temperature is usually abbreviated as "SST". It is the temperature of sea water near the surface (including the part under sea-ice, if any), and not the skin temperature, whose standard name is surface_temperature. For the temperature of sea water at a particular depth or layer, a data variable of sea_water_temperature with a vertical coordinate axis should be used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface wave from direction
type: Angle
comment: "from_direction" is used in the construction X_from_direction and indicates the direction from which the velocity vector of X is coming.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
is property of: sea surface

sea surface wave mean period from variance spectral density first frequency moment
type: Duration
comment: The wave directional spectrum can be written as a five dimensional function S(t,x,y,f,theta) where t is time, x and y are horizontal coordinates (such as longitude and latitude), f is frequency and theta is direction. S has the standard name sea_surface_wave_directional_variance_spectral_density. S can be integrated over direction to give S1= integral(S dtheta) and this quantity has the standard name sea_surface_wave_variance_spectral_density. Frequency moments, M(n) of S1 can then be calculated as follows: M(n) = integral(S1 f^n df), where f^n is f to the power of n. The first wave period, T(m1) is calculated as the ratio M(0)/M(1).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar frequency moment

sea surface wave mean period from variance spectral density inverse frequency moment
type: Duration
comment: The wave directional spectrum can be written as a five dimensional function S(t,x,y,f,theta) where t is time, x and y are horizontal coordinates (such as longitude and latitude), f is frequency and theta is direction. S has the standard name sea_surface_wave_directional_variance_spectral_density. S can be integrated over direction to give S1= integral(S dtheta) and this quantity has the standard name sea_surface_wave_variance_spectral_density. Frequency moments, M(n) of S1 can then be calculated as follows: M(n) = integral(S1 f^n df), where f^n is f to the power of n. The inverse wave period, T(m-1), is calculated as the ratio M(-1)/M(0).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar frequency moment

sea surface wave mean period from variance spectral density second frequency moment
type: Duration
comment: The wave directional spectrum can be written as a five dimensional function S(t,x,y,f,theta) where t is time, x and y are horizontal coordinates (such as longitude and latitude), f is frequency and theta is direction. S has the standard name sea_surface_wave_directional_variance_spectral_density. S can be integrated over direction to give S1= integral(S dtheta) and this quantity has the standard name sea_surface_wave_variance_spectral_density. Frequency moments, M(n) of S1 can then be calculated as follows: M(n) = integral(S1 f^n df), where f^n is f to the power of n. The second wave period, T(m2) is calculated as the square root of the ratio M(0)/M(2).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar frequency moment

sea surface wave period at variance spectral density maximum
type: Duration
comment: A period is an interval of time, or the time-period of an oscillation. The sea_surface_wave_period_at_variance_spectral_density_maximum, sometimes called peak wave period, is the period of the most energetic waves in the total wave spectrum at a specific location.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface wave significant height
type: Distance
comment: Height is the vertical distance above the surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface wave to direction
type: Angle
comment: "to_direction" is used in the construction X_to_direction and indicates the direction towards which the velocity vector of X is headed.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
is property of: sea surface

sea surface wave zero upcrossing period
type: Duration
comment: A period is an interval of time, or the time-period of an oscillation. The zero upcrossing period is defined as the time interval between consecutive occasions on which the surface height passes upward above the mean level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface wind wave mean period from variance spectral density first frequency moment
type: Duration
comment: The wind wave directional spectrum can be written as a five dimensional function S(t,x,y,f,theta) where t is time, x and y are horizontal coordinates (such as longitude and latitude), f is frequency and theta is direction. S can be integrated over direction to give S1= integral(S dtheta) . Frequency moments, M(n) of S1 can then be calculated as follows: M(n) = integral(S1 f^n df), where f^n is f to the power of n. The first wave period, T(m1) is calculated as the ratio M(0)/M(1).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar frequency moment

sea surface wind wave mean period from variance spectral density inverse frequency moment
type: Duration
comment: The wind wave directional spectrum can be written as a five dimensional function S(t,x,y,f,theta) where t is time, x and y are horizontal coordinates (such as longitude and latitude), f is frequency and theta is direction. S can be integrated over direction to give S1= integral(S dtheta). Frequency moments, M(n) of S1 can then be calculated as follows: M(n) = integral(S1 f^n df), where f^n is f to the power of n. The inverse wave period, T(m-1), is calculated as the ratio M(-1)/M(0).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar frequency moment

sea surface wind wave mean period from variance spectral density second frequency moment
type: Duration
comment: The wind wave directional spectrum can be written as a five dimensional function S(t,x,y,f,theta) where t is time, x and y are horizontal coordinates (such as longitude and latitude), f is frequency and theta is direction. S can be integrated over direction, thus S1= integral(S dtheta). Frequency moments, M(n) of S1 can then be calculated as follows: M(n) = integral(S1 f^n df), where f^n is f to the power of n. The second wave period, T(m2), is calculated as the square root of the ratio M(0)/M(2).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar frequency moment

sea surface wind wave period
type: Duration
comment: A period is an interval of time, or the time-period of an oscillation. Wind waves are waves on the ocean surface. Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface wind wave significant height
type: Distance
comment: Height is the vertical distance above the surface. Wind waves are waves on the ocean surface. Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: height
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea surface wind wave to direction
type: Angle
comment: Wind waves are waves on the ocean surface. Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.) "to_direction" is used in the construction X_to_direction and indicates the direction towards which the velocity vector of X is headed.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
is property of: sea surface

sea surface wind wave zero upcrossing period
type: Duration
comment: A period is an interval of time, or the time-period of an oscillation. The zero upcrossing period is defined as the time interval between consecutive occasions on which the surface height passes upward above the mean level. Wind waves are waves on the ocean surface. Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
is property of: sea surface
property type: scalar

sea water alkalinity expressed as mole equivalent
type: Concentration
comment: 'sea_water_alkalinity_expressed_as_mole_equivalent' is the total alkalinity equivalent concentration (including carbonate, nitrogen, silicate, and borate components).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: concentration

sea water density
type: Density
comment: Sea water density is the in-situ density (not the potential density). If 1000 kg m-3 is subtracted, the standard name sea_water_sigma_t should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

sea water electrical conductivity
type: ElectricConductivity
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: electricConductivity
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

sea water mass
type: Mass
comment: The quantity with standard name "sea_water_mass" is the total mass of liquid seawater in the global oceans, including enclosed seas.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: mass
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

sea water mass per unit area
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: Sea_water_mass_per_unit_area is the mass per unit area of the sea water contained within each grid cell.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

sea water ph reported on total scale
type: Dimensionless
comment: 'sea_water_pH_reported_on_total_scale' is the measure of acidity of seawater, defined as the negative logarithm of the activity of dissolved hydrogen ions plus bisulfate ions in a sea water medium; it can be measured or calculated; when measured the scale is defined according to a series of buffers prepared in artificial seawater containing bisulfate. The quantity may be written as pH(total) = -log([H+](free) + [HSO4-]).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless

sea water potential density
type: Density
comment: Potential density is the density a parcel of air or sea water would have if moved adiabatically to a reference pressure, by default assumed to be sea level pressure. For sea water potential density, if 1000 kg m-3 is subtracted, the standard name sea_water_sigma_theta should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

sea water potential temperature
type: Temperature
comment: Potential temperature is the temperature a parcel of air or sea water would have if moved adiabatically to sea level pressure.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

sea water sigma t
type: Density
comment: Sigma-t of sea water is the density of water at atmospheric pressure (i.e. the surface) having the same temperature and salinity, minus 1000 kg m-3. Note that sea water sigma is not the same quantity as the dimensionless ocean sigma coordinate (see Appendix D of the CF convention), for which there is another standard name.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

sea water sigma theta
type: Density
comment: Sigma-theta of sea water is the potential density (i.e. the density when moved adiabatically to a reference pressure) of water having the same temperature and salinity, minus 1000 kg m-3. Note that sea water sigma is not the same quantity as the dimensionless ocean sigma coordinate (see Appendix D of the CF convention), for which there is another standard name.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

sea water speed
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: Speed is the magnitude of velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: speed
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

sea water temperature
type: Temperature
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

sea water volume
type: Volume
comment: The quantity with standard name "sea_water_volume" is the total volume of liquid seawater in the global oceans, including enclosed seas.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: volume
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

sea water x velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

sea water y velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

secchi depth of sea water
type: Distance
comment: Depth is the vertical distance below the surface. A Secchi disk is a patterned disk that is used to measure water transparency in oceans and lakes. The disk is lowered into the water and the depth at which the pattern is no longer visible is the called the secchi depth.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

sinking mole flux of aragonite expressed as carbon in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B,where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 'Sinking' is the gravitational settling of particulate matter within a body of water. Aragonite is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of aragonite is CaCO3. Standard names also exist for calcite, another polymorph of calcium carbonate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

sinking mole flux of calcite expressed as carbon in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B,where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 'Sinking' is the gravitational settling of particulate matter within a body of water. Calcite is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of calcite is CaCO3. Standard names also exist for aragonite, another polymorph of calcium carbonate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

sinking mole flux of particulate iron in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 'Sinking' is the gravitational settling of particulate matter within a body of water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

sinking mole flux of particulate organic matter expressed as carbon in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B,where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 'Sinking' is the gravitational settling of particulate matter within a body of water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

sinking mole flux of particulate organic nitrogen in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 'Sinking' is the gravitational settling of particulate matter within a body of water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

sinking mole flux of particulate organic phosphorus in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 'Sinking' is the gravitational settling of particulate matter within a body of water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

sinking mole flux of particulate silicon in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 'Sinking' is the gravitational settling of particulate matter within a body of water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

snow density
type: Density
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: density
property type: scalar

snow grain size
type: Distance
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
property type: scalar

snow soot content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity

snow temperature
type: Temperature
comment: Snow temperature is the bulk temperature of the snow, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature

snow thermal energy content
type: RadianceExposure
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. Thermal energy is the total vibrational energy, kinetic and potential, of all the molecules and atoms in a substance.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radianceExposure

snowfall amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

snowfall flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

soil albedo
type: Dimensionless
comment: Soil albedo is the albedo of the soil surface assuming no snow.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

soil carbon content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "soil content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface down to the bottom of the soil model. For the content between specified levels in the soil, standard names including content_of_soil_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

soil frozen water content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "frozen_water" means ice. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "soil content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface down to the bottom of the soil model. For the content between specified levels in the soil, standard names including content_of_soil_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

soil hydraulic conductivity at saturation
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: Hydraulic conductivity is the constant k in Darcy's Law q=-k grad h for fluid flow q (volume transport per unit area i.e. velocity) through a porous medium, where h is the hydraulic head (pressure expressed as an equivalent depth of water).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

soil moisture content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "moisture" means water in all phases contained in soil. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "soil content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface down to the bottom of the soil model. For the content between specified levels in the soil, standard names including content_of_soil_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

soil moisture content at field capacity
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "moisture" means water in all phases contained in soil. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "soil content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface down to the bottom of the soil model. For the content between specified levels in the soil, standard names including content_of_soil_layer are used. The field capacity of soil is the maximum content of water it can retain against gravitational drainage.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

soil porosity
type: Dimensionless
comment: The soil porosity is the proportion of its total volume not occupied by soil solids.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

soil respiration carbon flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Respiration carbon" refers to the rate at which biomass is respired expressed as the mass of carbon which it contains. Soil respiration is the sum of respiration in the soil by animals and decomposers of litter (heterotrophs or "consumers"), which have not produced the biomass they respire, and respiration by the roots of plants (autotrophs or "producers"), which have themselves produced the biomass they respire. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

soil suction at saturation
type: StressOrPressure
comment: Soil suction is the tensile stress on water in soil due to molecular forces acting at the water-soil particle boundary. The forces may cause water to be drawn into the spaces within the soil matrix or cause it to be held in the soil without draining. Soil suction occurs in soil above the water table.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stressOrPressure
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

soil temperature
type: Temperature
comment: Soil temperature is the bulk temperature of the soil, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

soil thermal capacity
type: SpecificEntropy
comment: Thermal capacity, or heat capacity, is the amount of heat energy required to increase the temperature of 1 kg of material by 1 K. It is a property of the material.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: specificEntropy
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

soil thermal conductivity
type: ThermalConductivity
comment: Thermal conductivity is the constant k in the formula q = -k grad T where q is the heat transfer per unit time per unit area of a surface normal to the direction of transfer and grad T is the temperature gradient. Thermal conductivity is a property of the material.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thermalConductivity
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

soil type
type: Dimensionless
comment: A variable with the standard name of soil_type contains strings which indicate the character of the soil e.g. clay. These strings have not yet been standardised. Alternatively, the data variable may contain integers which can be translated to strings using flag_values and flag_meanings attributes.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

solar azimuth angle
type: Angle
comment: Solar azimuth angle is the horizontal angle between the line of sight to the sun and a reference direction which is often due north. The angle is measured clockwise.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar

solar elevation angle
type: Angle
comment: Solar elevation angle is the angle between the line of sight to the sun and the local horizontal.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar

solar zenith angle
type: Angle
comment: Solar zenith angle is the the angle between the line of sight to the sun and the local vertical.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar

sound intensity in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Sound intensity is the sound energy per unit time per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: soundIntensity
is property of: air
property type: scalar

sound intensity in water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Sound intensity is the sound energy per unit time per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: soundIntensity
is property of: water
property type: scalar

sound pressure in air
type: StressOrPressure
comment: Sound pressure is the difference from the local ambient pressure caused by a sound wave at a particular location and time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: soundPressure
is property of: air
property type: scalar

sound pressure in water
type: StressOrPressure
comment: Sound pressure is the difference from the local ambient pressure caused by a sound wave at a particular location and time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: soundPressure
is property of: water
property type: scalar

specific gravitational potential energy
type: SpecificEnergy
comment: "specific" means per unit mass. Potential energy is the sum of the gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the centripetal potential energy. (The geopotential is the specific potential energy.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: specificEnergy
property type: scalar

specific humidity
type: Dimensionless
comment: "specific" means per unit mass. Specific humidity is the mass fraction of water vapor in (moist) air.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
identifier: 51 E133
property type: scalar

speed of sound in air
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: Speed is the magnitude of velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: speed
is property of: air
property type: scalar

speed of sound in sea water
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: Speed is the magnitude of velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: speed
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

square of geopotential height
type: Area
comment: "square_of_X" means X*X. Geopotential is the sum of the specific gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the specific centripetal potential energy. Geopotential height is the geopotential divided by the standard acceleration due to gravity. It is numerically similar to the altitude (or geometric height) and not to the quantity with standard name height, which is relative to the surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: area
property type: scalar

square of ocean mixed layer thickness defined by sigma t
type: Area
comment: The ocean mixed layer is the upper part of the ocean, regarded as being well-mixed. The base of the mixed layer defined by temperature, sigma, sigma_theta or sigma_t is the level at which the quantity indicated differs from its surface value by a certain amount. "Thickness" means the vertical extent of a layer. "square_of_X" means X*X.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: area
is property of: ocean mixed layer
property type: scalar scalar

square of sea surface height above geoid
type: Area
comment: The geoid is a surface of constant geopotential with which mean sea level would coincide if the ocean were at rest. (The volume enclosed between the geoid and the sea floor equals the mean volume of water in the ocean.) In an ocean GCM the geoid is the surface of zero depth, or the rigid lid if the model uses that approximation. "Sea surface height" is a time-varying quantity. "square_of_X" means X*X.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: area
is property of: sea surface geoid
property type: scalar

stratiform cloud area fraction in atmosphere layer
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. "X_area_fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell. Cloud area fraction is also called "cloud amount" and "cloud cover". In an atmosphere model, stratiform cloud is that produced by large-scale convergence (not the convection schemes).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

stratiform cloud longwave emissivity
type: Dimensionless
comment: Emissivity is the ratio of the power emitted by an object to the power that would be emitted by a perfect black body having the same temperature as the object. The emissivity is assumed to be an integral over all wavelengths, unless a coordinate of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency is included to specify either the wavelength or frequency. In an atmosphere model, stratiform cloud is that produced by large-scale convergence (not the convection schemes). "longwave" means longwave radiation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: emissivity
property type: scalar

subsurface runoff amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area. Runoff is the liquid water which drains from land. If not specified, "runoff" refers to the sum of surface runoff and subsurface drainage.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: subsurface
property type: scalar

subsurface runoff flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: Runoff is the liquid water which drains from land. If not specified, "runoff" refers to the sum of surface runoff and subsurface drainage. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: subsurface
property type: scalar

sunlit binary mask
type: Dimensionless
comment: X_binary_mask has 1 where condition X is met, 0 elsewhere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

surface air pressure
type: StressOrPressure
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure
is property of: surface air
property type: scalar

surface albedo
type: Dimensionless
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
identifier: 84 E174
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

surface albedo assuming deep snow
type: Dimensionless
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

surface albedo assuming no snow
type: Dimensionless
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

surface altitude
type: Distance
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. Altitude is the (geometric) height above the geoid, which is the reference geopotential surface. The geoid is similar to mean sea level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

surface backwards scattering coefficient of radar wave
type: Dimensionless
comment: The scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient is assumed to be an integral over all wavelengths, unless a coordinate of radiation_wavelength is included to specify the wavelength. Scattering of radiation is its deflection from its incident path without loss of energy. Backwards scattering refers to the sum of scattering into all backward angles i.e. scattering_angle exceeding pi/2 radians. A scattering_angle should not be specified with this quantity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface brightness temperature
type: Temperature
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.The brightness temperature of a body is the temperature of a black body which radiates the same power per unit solid angle per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

surface carbon dioxide mole flux
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface carbon dioxide partial pressure difference between air and sea water
type: StressOrPressure
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. The partial pressure of a gaseous constituent of air is the pressure which it alone would exert with unchanged temperature and number of moles per unit volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: partialPressure
is property of: surface air sea water

surface carbon dioxide partial pressure difference between sea water and air
type: StressOrPressure
comment: The partial pressure of a dissolved gas in sea water is the partial pressure in air with which it would be in equilibrium. The partial pressure of a gaseous constituent of air is the pressure which it alone would exert with unchanged temperature and number of moles per unit volume. The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: partialPressure

surface diffuse downwelling photosynthetic radiative flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength. When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface downward eastward stress
type: StressOrPressure
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). "Downward eastward" indicates the ZX component of a tensor. A downward eastward stress is a downward flux of eastward momentum, which accelerates the lower medium eastward and the upper medium westward. The surface downward stress is the windstress on the surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: surface
property type: tensor

surface downward heat flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). The vertical heat flux in air is the sum of all heat fluxes i.e. radiative, latent and sensible. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface downward heat flux in sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface downward latent heat flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). The surface latent heat flux is the exchange of heat between the surface and the air on account of evaporation (including sublimation). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface downward mass flux of carbon dioxide expressed as carbon
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea

surface downward mole flux of molecular oxygen
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

surface downward northward stress
type: StressOrPressure
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). "Downward northward" indicates the ZY component of a tensor. A downward northward stress is a downward flux of northward momentum, which accelerates the lower medium northward and the upper medium southward. The surface downward stress is the windstress on the surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: surface
property type: tensor

surface downward sensible heat flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). The surface sensible heat flux, also called "turbulent" heat flux, is the exchange of heat between the surface and the air by motion of air. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface downward water flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). The surface water flux is the result of precipitation and evaporation. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface downward x stress
type: StressOrPressure
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: surface
property type: tensor

surface downward x stress correction
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A downward x stress is a downward flux of momentum towards the positive direction of the model's x-axis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: surface
property type: tensor

surface downward y stress
type: StressOrPressure
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: surface
property type: tensor

surface downward y stress correction
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A downward y stress is a downward flux of momentum towards the positive direction of the model's y-axis.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: surface
property type: tensor

surface downwelling longwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "longwave" means longwave radiation. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface downwelling longwave flux in air assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "longwave" means longwave radiation. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface downwelling photon flux in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". A photon flux is specified in terms of numbers of photons expressed in moles. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface downwelling photon spherical irradiance in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Photon spherical irradiance is the photon flux incident on unit area of a hemispherical (or "2-pi") collector. A photon flux is specified in terms of numbers of photons expressed in moles.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface downwelling photosynthetic photon flux in air
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength. A photon flux is specified in terms of numbers of photons expressed in moles. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface downwelling photosynthetic photon flux in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength. A photon flux is specified in terms of numbers of photons expressed in moles. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface downwelling photosynthetic photon spherical irradiance in sea water
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength. Photon spherical irradiance is the photon flux incident on unit area of a hemispherical (or "2-pi") collector. A photon flux is specified in terms of numbers of photons expressed in moles.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface downwelling photosynthetic radiance in sea water
type: Radiance
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. The direction from which it is coming must be specified, for instance with a coordinate of zenith_angle. If the radiation does not depend on direction, a standard name of isotropic radiance should be chosen instead. "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface downwelling photosynthetic radiative flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength. When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface downwelling photosynthetic radiative flux in sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength. When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface downwelling photosynthetic spherical irradiance in sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength. Spherical irradiance is the radiation incident on unit area of a hemispherical (or "2-pi") collector. It is sometimes called "scalar irradiance". The direction (up/downwelling) is specified. Radiation incident on a 4-pi collector has standard names of "omnidirectional spherical irradiance".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface downwelling radiance in sea water
type: Radiance
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. The direction from which it is coming must be specified, for instance with a coordinate of zenith_angle. If the radiation does not depend on direction, a standard name of isotropic radiance should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface downwelling radiative flux in sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface downwelling shortwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Surface downwelling shortwave is the sum of direct and diffuse solar radiation incident on the surface, and is sometimes called "global radiation". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
identifier: 117 E169
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface downwelling shortwave flux in air assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Surface downwelling shortwave is the sum of direct and diffuse solar radiation incident on the surface, and is sometimes called "global radiation". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface downwelling spherical irradiance in sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Spherical irradiance is the radiation incident on unit area of a hemispherical (or "2-pi") collector. It is sometimes called "scalar irradiance". The direction (up/downwelling) is specified. Radiation incident on a 4-pi collector has standard names of "omnidirectional spherical irradiance".
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface drag coefficient for heat in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air
property type: scalar

surface drag coefficient for momentum in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air
property type: scalar

surface drag coefficient in air
type: Dimensionless
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: air
property type: scalar

surface eastward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. A velocity is a vector quantity. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface geostrophic eastward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A velocity is a vector quantity. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Geostrophic" indicates that geostrophic balance is assumed. "Water" means water in all phases. surface_geostrophic_eastward_sea_water_velocity is the sum of a variable part, surface_geostrophic_eastward_sea_water_velocity_assuming_sea_level_for_geoid, and a constant part due to the stationary component of ocean circulation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface geostrophic eastward sea water velocity assuming sea level for geoid
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A velocity is a vector quantity. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Geostrophic" indicates that geostrophic balance is assumed. "Water" means water in all phases. "sea_level" means mean sea level. The geoid is a surface of constant geopotential with which mean sea level would coincide if the ocean were at rest. surface_geostrophic_eastward_sea_water_velocity_assuming_sea_level_for_geoid is the variable part of surface_geostrophic_eastward_sea_water_velocity. The assumption that sea level is equal to the geoid means that the stationary component of ocean circulation is equal to zero.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface geostrophic northward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A velocity is a vector quantity. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). "Geostrophic" indicates that geostrophic balance is assumed. "Water" means water in all phases. surface_geostrophic_northward_sea_water_velocity is the sum of a variable part, surface_geostrophic_northward_sea_water_velocity_assuming_sea_level_for_geoid, and a constant part due to the stationary component of ocean circulation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface geostrophic northward sea water velocity assuming sea level for geoid
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A velocity is a vector quantity. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). "Geostrophic" indicates that geostrophic balance is assumed. "Water" means water in all phases. "sea_level" means mean sea level. The geoid is a surface of constant geopotential with which mean sea level would coincide if the ocean were at rest. surface_geostrophic_northward_sea_water_velocity_assuming_sea_level_for_geoid is the variable part of surface_geostrophic_northward_sea_water_velocity. The assumption that sea level is equal to the geoid means that the stationary component of ocean circulation is equal to zero.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface geostrophic sea water x velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A velocity is a vector quantity. "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. "Geostrophic" indicates that geostrophic balance is assumed. surface_geostrophic_sea_water_x_velocity is the sum of a variable part, surface_geostrophic_sea_water_x_velocity_assuming_sea_level_for_geoid, and a constant part due to the stationary component of ocean circulation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface geostrophic sea water x velocity assuming sea level for geoid
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A velocity is a vector quantity. "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. "Geostrophic" indicates that geostrophic balance is assumed. "sea_level" means mean sea level. The geoid is a surface of constant geopotential with which mean sea level would coincide if the ocean were at rest. surface_geostrophic_sea_water_x_velocity_assuming_sea_level_for_geoid is the variable part of surface_geostrophic_sea_water_x_velocity. The assumption that sea level is equal to the geoid means that the stationary component of ocean circulation is equal to zero.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface geostrophic sea water y velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A velocity is a vector quantity. "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. "Geostrophic" indicates that geostrophic balance is assumed. surface_geostrophic_sea_water_y_velocity is the sum of a variable part, surface_geostrophic_sea_water_y_velocity_assuming_sea_level_for_geoid, and a constant part due to the stationary component of ocean circulation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface geostrophic sea water y velocity assuming sea level for geoid
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A velocity is a vector quantity. "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. "Geostrophic" indicates that geostrophic balance is assumed. "sea_level" means mean sea level. The geoid is a surface of constant geopotential with which mean sea level would coincide if the ocean were at rest. surface_geostrophic_sea_water_x_velocity_assuming_sea_level_for_geoid is the variable part of surface_geostrophic_sea_water_x_velocity. The assumption that sea level is equal to the geoid means that the stationary component of ocean circulation is equal to zero.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface longwave emissivity
type: Dimensionless
comment: Emissivity is the ratio of the power emitted by an object to the power that would be emitted by a perfect black body having the same temperature as the object. The emissivity is assumed to be an integral over all wavelengths, unless a coordinate of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency is included to specify either the wavelength or frequency. The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "longwave" means longwave radiation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: emissivity
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

surface microwave emissivity
type: Dimensionless
comment: Emissivity is the ratio of the power emitted by an object to the power that would be emitted by a perfect black body having the same temperature as the object. The emissivity is assumed to be an integral over all wavelengths, unless a coordinate of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency is included to specify either the wavelength or frequency. The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: emissivity
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

surface molecular oxygen partial pressure difference between sea water and air
type: StressOrPressure
comment: The partial pressure of a dissolved gas in sea water is the partial pressure in air with which it would be in equilibrium. The partial pressure of a gaseous constituent of air is the pressure which it alone would exert with unchanged temperature and number of moles per unit volume. The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: partialPressure

surface net downward longwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "longwave" means longwave radiation. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface net downward longwave flux assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "longwave" means longwave radiation. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface net downward radiative flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. Unless indicated in the cell_methods attribute, a quantity is assumed to apply to the whole area of each horizontal grid box. Previously, the qualifier where_type was used to specify that the quantity applies only to the part of the grid box of the named type. Names containing the where_type qualifier are deprecated and newly created data should use the cell_methods attribute to indicate the horizontal area to which the quantity applies.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface net downward shortwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface net downward shortwave flux assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface net upward longwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "longwave" means longwave radiation. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Net upward radiation is the difference between radiation from below (upwelling) and radiation from above (downwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
identifier: 112 E176
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface net upward radiative flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Net upward radiation is the difference between radiation from below (upwelling) and radiation from above (downwelling). Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface net upward shortwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Net upward radiation is the difference between radiation from below (upwelling) and radiation from above (downwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
identifier: 111 E177
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface northward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. A velocity is a vector quantity. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface partial pressure of carbon dioxide in air
type: StressOrPressure
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. The partial pressure of a gaseous constituent of air is the pressure which it alone would exert with unchanged temperature and number of moles per unit volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: partialPressure
is property of: air

surface partial pressure of carbon dioxide in sea water
type: StressOrPressure
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. The partial pressure of a dissolved gas in sea water is the partial pressure in air with which it would be in equilibrium. The partial pressure of a gaseous constituent of air is the pressure which it alone would exert with unchanged temperature and number of moles per unit volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: partialPressure
is property of: sea water

surface roughness length
type: Distance
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: length
identifier: 83 E173
property type: scalar

surface roughness length for heat in air
type: Distance
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: length
is property of: air
property type: scalar

surface roughness length for momentum in air
type: Distance
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: length
is property of: air
property type: scalar

surface runoff amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Amount" means mass per unit area. Runoff is the liquid water which drains from land. If not specified, "runoff" refers to the sum of surface runoff and subsurface drainage.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

surface runoff flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. Runoff is the liquid water which drains from land. If not specified, "runoff" refers to the sum of surface runoff and subsurface drainage. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

surface snow amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Amount" means mass per unit area. Surface amount refers to the amount on the ground, excluding that on the plant or vegetation canopy.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
property type: scalar

surface snow and ice melt heat flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. The snow and ice melt heat flux is the supply of latent heat which is melting snow and ice at freezing point. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: surface snow and ice
property type: vector

surface snow and ice sublimation flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. Sublimation is the conversion of solid into vapor. The snow and ice sublimation flux is the loss of snow and ice mass resulting from their conversion to water vapor. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: surface snow and ice
property type: scalar

surface snow area fraction
type: Dimensionless
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "X_area_fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: surface snow
property type: scalar

surface snow melt amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: surface snow
property type: scalar

surface snow melt and sublimation heat flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. Sublimation is the conversion of solid into vapor. The snow melt and sublimation heat flux is the supply of latent heat which converting snow to liquid water (melting) and water vapor (sublimation). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: surface snow
property type: vector

surface snow melt flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: surface snow
property type: scalar

surface snow melt heat flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. The snow melt heat flux is the supply of latent heat which is melting snow at freezing point. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: surface snow
property type: vector

surface snow sublimation amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Amount" means mass per unit area. Sublimation is the conversion of solid into vapor.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: surface snow
property type: scalar

surface snow sublimation heat flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. Sublimation is the conversion of solid into vapor. The snow sublimation heat flux is the supply of latent heat which is causing evaporation of snow to water vapor. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: surface snow
property type: vector

surface snow thickness
type: Distance
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. Unless indicated in the cell_methods attribute, a quantity is assumed to apply to the whole area of each horizontal grid box. Previously, the qualifier where_type was used to specify that the quantity applies only to the part of the grid box of the named type. Names containing the where_type qualifier are deprecated and newly created data should use the cell_methods attribute to indicate the horizontal area to which the quantity applies.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: surface snow
property type: scalar

surface specific humidity
type: Dimensionless
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "specific" means per unit mass. Specific humidity is the mass fraction of water vapor in (moist) air.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

surface temperature
type: Temperature
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. The surface temperature is the temperature at the interface, not the bulk temperature of the medium above or below. Unless indicated in the cell_methods attribute, a quantity is assumed to apply to the whole area of each horizontal grid box. Previously, the qualifier where_type was used to specify that the quantity applies only to the part of the grid box of the named type. Names containing the where_type qualifier are deprecated and newly created data should use the cell_methods attribute to indicate the horizontal area to which the quantity applies.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

surface temperature anomaly
type: Temperature
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "anomaly" means difference from climatology. The surface temperature is the (skin) temperature at the interface, not the bulk temperature of the medium above or below.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

surface upward heat flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). The vertical heat flux in air is the sum of all heat fluxes i.e. radiative, latent and sensible. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface upward latent heat flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). The surface latent heat flux is the exchange of heat between the surface and the air on account of evaporation (including sublimation). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
identifier: 121 E147
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface upward mole flux of dimethyl sulfide
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. Thechemical formula for dimethyl sulfide is (CH3)2S. Dimethyl sulfide is sometimes referredto as DMS.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

surface upward sensible heat flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). The surface sensible heat flux, also called "turbulent" heat flux, is the exchange of heat between the surface and the air by motion of air. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. Unless indicated in the cell_methods attribute, a quantity is assumed to apply to the whole area of each horizontal grid box. Previously, the qualifier where_type was used to specify that the quantity applies only to the part of the grid box of the named type. Names containing the where_type qualifier are deprecated and newly created data should use the cell_methods attribute to indicate the horizontal area to which the quantity applies.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
identifier: 122 E146
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface upward water flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). The surface water flux is the result of precipitation and evaporation. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: surface
property type: vector

surface upward water vapor flux in air
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface upwelling longwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "longwave" means longwave radiation. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface upwelling longwave flux in air assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "longwave" means longwave radiation. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface upwelling photosynthetic photon flux in air
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". "Photosynthetic" radiation is the part of the spectrum which is used in photosynthesis e.g. 300-700 nm. The range of wavelengths could be specified precisely by the bounds of a coordinate of radiation_wavelength. A photon flux is specified in terms of numbers of photons expressed in moles. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface upwelling radiance in air
type: Radiance
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. The direction towards which it is going must be specified, for instance with a coordinate of zenith_angle. If the radiation does not depend on direction, a standard name of isotropic radiance should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface upwelling radiance in air emerging from sea water
type: Radiance
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. The direction towards which it is going must be specified, for instance with a coordinate of zenith_angle. If the radiation does not depend on direction, a standard name of isotropic radiance should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: surface air sea water
property type: vector

surface upwelling radiance in air reflected by sea water
type: Radiance
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. The direction towards which it is going must be specified, for instance with a coordinate of zenith_angle. If the radiation does not depend on direction, a standard name of isotropic radiance should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: surface air sea water
property type: vector

surface upwelling radiance in sea water
type: Radiance
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. The direction towards which it is going must be specified, for instance with a coordinate of zenith_angle. If the radiation does not depend on direction, a standard name of isotropic radiance should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: surface sea water
property type: vector

surface upwelling shortwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface upwelling shortwave flux in air assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: surface air
property type: vector

surface water amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "Amount" means mass per unit area. "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. Surface amount refers to the amount on the ground, excluding that on the plant or vegetation canopy.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: surface
property type: scalar

temperature flux due to evaporation expressed as heat flux out of sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Evaporation is the conversion of liquid or solid into vapor. (The conversion of solid alone into vapor is called "sublimation".) The quantity with standard name temperature_flux_due_to_evaporation_expressed_as_heat_flux_out_of_sea_water is the heat energy carried by the transfer of water away from the liquid ocean through the process of evaporation. It is distinct from the transfer of latent heat and is calculated relative to the heat that would be transported by water evaporating at zero degrees Celsius. It is calculated as the product QevapCpTevap, where Qevap is the mass flux of evaporating water (kg m-2 s-1), Cp is the specific heat capacity of water and Tevap is the temperature in degrees Celsius of the evaporating water. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar vector

temperature flux due to rainfall expressed as heat flux into sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: The quantity with standard name temperature_flux_due_to_rainfall_expressed_as_heat_flux_into_sea_water is the heat energy carried by rainfall entering the sea at the sea surface. It is calculated relative to the heat that would be carried by rainfall entering the sea at zero degrees Celsius. It is calculated as the product QrainCpTrain, where Qrain is the mass flux of rainfall entering the sea (kg m-2 s-1), Cp is the specific heat capacity of water and Train is the temperature in degrees Celsius of the rain water entering the sea surface. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar vector

temperature flux due to runoff expressed as heat flux into sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Runoff is the liquid water which drains from land. If not specified, "runoff" refers to the sum of surface runoff and subsurface drainage. The quantity with standard name temperature_flux_due_to_runoff_expressed_as_heat_flux_into_sea_water is the heat carried by the transfer of water into the liquid ocean by the process of runoff. This quantity additonally includes melt water from sea ice and icebergs. It is calculated relative to the heat that would be transported by runoff water entering the sea at zero degrees Celsius. It is calculated as the product QrunoffCpTrunoff, where Q runoff is the mass flux of liquid runoff entering the sea water (kg m-2 s-1), Cp is the specific heat capacity of water, and Trunoff is the temperature in degrees Celsius of the runoff water. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar vector

temperature of sensor for oxygen in sea water
type: Temperature
comment: Temperature_of_sensor_for_oxygen_in_sea_water is the instrument temperature used in calculating the concentration of oxygen in sea water; it is not a measurement of the ambient water temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to advection
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to convection
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to diabatic processes
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to diffusion
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to dry convection
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to stratiform precipitation
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature. In an atmosphere model, stratiform cloud is that produced by large-scale convergence (not the convection schemes). 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to longwave heating
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "longwave" means longwave radiation. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to longwave heating assuming clear sky
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: 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. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "longwave" means longwave radiation. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to model physics
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to moist convection
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to radiative heating
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to shortwave heating
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to shortwave heating assuming clear sky
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: 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. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to stratiform cloud and precipitation and boundary layer mixing
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature. In an atmosphere model, stratiform cloud is that produced by large-scale convergence (not the convection schemes). 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of air temperature due to turbulence
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: air
property type: scalar

tendency of atmosphere dry energy content
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Dry energy is the sum of dry static energy and kinetic energy. Dry static energy is the sum of enthalpy and potential energy (itself the sum of gravitational and centripetal potential energy). Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

tendency of atmosphere enthalpy content due to advection
type: EnergyFlux
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

tendency of atmosphere kinetic energy content due to advection
type: EnergyFlux
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

tendency of atmosphere mass content of acetic acid due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for acetic_acid is CH3COOH. The IUPAC name for acetic acid is ethanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of acetic acid due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation. The chemical formula for acetic_acid is CH3COOH. The IUPAC name for acetic acid is ethanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of aceto nitrile due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for aceto-nitrile is CH3CN. The IUPAC name for aceto-nitrile is ethanenitrile.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of alpha hexachlorocyclohexane due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition"is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of alpha hexachlorocyclohexane due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of alpha hexachlorocyclohexane due to re emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Re-emission" refers to emission that is not from a primary source; it refers to emission of a species that has previously been deposited and accumulated in soils or water. "Re-emission" is a process entirely distinct from "emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of alpha hexachlorocyclohexane due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of alpha pinene due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for alpha_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for alpha-pinene is (1S,5S)-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of ammonia due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition"is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of ammonia due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of ammonia due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of ammonium dry aerosol due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for ammonium is NH4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of ammonium dry aerosol due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation. The chemical formula for ammonium is NH4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of benzene due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for benzene is C6H6. Benzene is the simplest aromatic hydrocarbon and has a ring structure consisting of six carbon atoms joined by alternating single and double chemical bonds. Each carbon atom is additionally bonded to one hydrogen atom. There are standard names that refer to aromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of beta pinene due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for beta_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for beta-pinene is (1S,5S)-6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of black carbon dry aerosol due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). The specification of a physical process by the phrase due_to_process means that the quantity named is a single term ina sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase."tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of black carbon dry aerosol due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. Black carbon aerosol is composed of elemental carbon. It is strongly light absorbing. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of black carbon dry aerosol due to gravitational settling
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling is dry deposition.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of black carbon dry aerosol due to turbulent deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling is dry deposition.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of black carbon dry aerosol due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. Black carbon aerosol is composed of elemental carbon. It is strongly light absorbing. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of butane due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for butane is C4H10. Butane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of carbon dioxide due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of carbon monoxide due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula of carbon monoxide is CO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of carbon monoxide due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of carbon tetrachloride due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula of carbon tetrachloride is CCl4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of cfc11 due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula of CFC11 is CFCl3. The IUPAC name fof CFC11 is trichloro-fluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of cfc113 due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula of CFC113 is CCl2FCClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC113 is 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of cfc113a due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula of CFC113a CCl3CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC113a is 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of cfc114 due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula of CFC114 is CClF2CClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC114 is 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of cfc115 due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula of CFC115 is CClF2CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC115 is 1-chloro-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of cfc12 due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for CFC12 is CF2Cl2. The IUPAC name for CFC12 is dichloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of dimethyl sulfide due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition"is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of dimethyl sulfide due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of dimethyl sulfide due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of dust dry aerosol due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). The specification of a physical process by the phrase due_to_process means that the quantity named is a single term ina sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase."tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of dust dry aerosol due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of dust dry aerosol due to gravitational settling
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling is dry deposition.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of dust dry aerosol due to turbulent deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling is dry deposition.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of dust dry aerosol due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of ethane due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for ethane is C2H6. Ethane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of ethanol due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for ethanol is C2H5OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of ethene due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for ethene is C2H4. Ethene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes. There are standard names for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of ethyne due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for ethyne is HC2H. Ethyne is the IUPAC name for this species, which is also commonly known as acetylene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of formaldehyde due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for formaldehyde is CH2O. The IUPAC name for formaldehyde is methanal.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of formaldehyde due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for formaldehyde is CH2O. The IUPAC name for formaldehyde is methanal.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of formic acid due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for formic acid is HCOOH. The IUPAC name for formic acid is methanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of formic acid due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation. The chemical formula for formic acid is HCOOH. The IUPAC name for formic acid is methanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of gaseous divalent mercury due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Divalent mercury" means all compounds in which the mercury has two binding sites to other ion(s) in a salt or to other atom(s) in a molecule. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition"is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of gaseous divalent mercury due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Divalent mercury" means all compounds in which the mercury has two binding sites to other ion(s) in a salt or to other atom(s) in a molecule. 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. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of gaseous divalent mercury due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Divalent mercury" means all compounds in which the mercury has two binding sites to other ion(s) in a salt or to other atom(s) in a molecule. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of gaseous elemental mercury due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition"is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of gaseous elemental mercury due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of gaseous elemental mercury due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of halon1202 due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for halon1202 is CBr2F2. The IUPAC name for halon1202 is dibromo-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of halon1211 due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for halon1211 is CBrClF2. The IUPAC name for halon1211 is bromo-chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of halon1301 due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for halon1301 is CBrF3. The IUPAC name for halon1301 is bromo-trifluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of halon2402 due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for halo2402 is C2Br2F4. The IUPAC name for halon2402 is 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of hcc140a due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for hcc140a is CH3CCl3. The IUPAC name for hcc140a is 1,1,1-trichloro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of hcfc141b due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for HCFC141b is CH3CCl2F. The IUPAC name for HCFC141b is 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of hcfc142b due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for HCFC142b is CH3CClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC142b is 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of hcfc22 due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for HCFC22 is CHClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC22 is chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of hexachlorobiphenyl due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition"is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of hexachlorobiphenyl due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of hexachlorobiphenyl due to re emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Re-emission" refers to emission that is not from a primary source; it refers to emission of a species that has previously been deposited and accumulated in soils or water. "Re-emission" is a process entirely distinct from "emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of hexachlorobiphenyl due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of hydrogen cyanide due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for hydrogen cyanide is HCN.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of hydrogen cyanide due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for hydrogen cyanide is HCN.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of hydrogen peroxide due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide is H2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of isoprene due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for isoprene is CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2. The IUPAC name for isoprene is 2-methyl-buta-1,3-diene. Isoprene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There are standard names for the terpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of limonene due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for limonene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for limonene is 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene. Limonene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There are standard names for the terpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of mercury dry aerosol due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). The specification of a physical process by the phrase due_to_process means that the quantity named is a single term ina sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase."tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of mercury dry aerosol due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of mercury dry aerosol due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of methane due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for methane is CH4. Methane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of methanol due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for methanol is CH3OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of methyl bromide due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for methyl bromide is CH3Br. The IUPAC name for methyl bromide is bromomethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of methyl chloride due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for methyl chloride is CH3Cl. The IUPAC name for methyl chloride is chloromethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of molecular hydrogen due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for molecular hydrogen is H2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of molecular hydrogen due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for molecular hydrogen is H2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of nitrate dry aerosol due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for the nitrate anion is NO3-.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of nitric acid due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: quot;Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition"is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of nitric acid due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of nitrogen dioxide due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition"is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of nitrogen dioxide due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for nitrogen dioxide is NO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of nitrogen monoxide due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for nitrogen monoxide is NO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of nitrous acid due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for nitrous acid is HNO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of nitrous acid due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for nitrous acid is HNO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of nitrous oxide due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for nitrous oxide is N2O.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of nitrous oxide due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for nitrous oxide is N2O.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of nox expressed as nitrogen due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Nox" means nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of ozone due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition"is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of ozone due to dry deposition into stomata
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition"is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of particulate organic matter dry aerosol due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). The specification of a physical process by the phrase due_to_process means that the quantity named is a single term ina sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase."tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of particulate organic matter dry aerosol due to gravitational settling
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling is dry deposition. The term "particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol" means all particulate organic matter dry aerosol except black carbon. It is the sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of particulate organic matter dry aerosol due to net chemical production and emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. The term "particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol" means all particulate organic matter dry aerosol except black carbon. It is the sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. "Net chemical production" means the net result of all chemical reactions within the atmosphere that produce or destroy a particular species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of particulate organic matter dry aerosol due to turbulent deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling is dry deposition. The term "particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol" means all particulate organic matter dry aerosol except black carbon. It is the sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of particulate organic matter dry aerosol due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol" means all particulate organic matter dry aerosol except black carbon. It is the sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of peroxyacetyl nitrate due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, is CH3COO2NO2. The IUPAC name for peroxyacetyl_nitrate is nitroethaneperoxoate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of peroxynitric acid due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for peroxynitric acid, sometimes referred to as PNA, is HO2NO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of primary particulate organic matter dry aerosol due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). The specification of a physical process by the phrase due_to_process means that the quantity named is a single term ina sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase."tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of primary particulate organic matter dry aerosol due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Primary particulate organic matter " means all organic matter emitted directly to the atmosphere as particles except black carbon. The sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol is particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of primary particulate organic matter dry aerosol due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Primary particulate organic matter " means all organic matter emitted directly to the atmosphere as particles except black carbon. The sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol is particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of propane due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for propane is C3H8. Propane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of propene due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for propene is C3H6. Propene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes. There are standard names for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of radon due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical symbol for radon is Rn.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of seasalt dry aerosol due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). The specification of a physical process by the phrase due_to_process means that the quantity named is a single term ina sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase."tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of seasalt dry aerosol due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of seasalt dry aerosol due to gravitational settling
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling is dry deposition.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of seasalt dry aerosol due to turbulent deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling is dry deposition.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of seasalt dry aerosol due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of secondary particulate organic matter dry aerosol due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). The specification of a physical process by the phrase due_to_process means that the quantity named is a single term ina sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase."tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of secondary particulate organic matter dry aerosol due to net chemical production
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Secondary particulate organic matter" means particulate organic matter formed within the atmosphere from gaseous precursors. The sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol is particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol. "Net chemical production" means the net result of all chemical reactions within the atmosphere that produce or destroy a particular species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of secondary particulate organic matter dry aerosol due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "Secondary particulate organic matter" means particulate organic matter formed within the atmosphere from gaseous precursors. The sum of primary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol and secondary_particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol is particulate_organic_matter_dry_aerosol. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of sulfate dry aerosol due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for the sulfate anion is SO4(2-).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of sulfate dry aerosol due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The chemical formula for the sulfate anion is SO4(2-). "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of sulfate expressed as sulfur dry aerosol due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of sulfate expressed as sulfur dry aerosol due to gravitational settling
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling is dry deposition. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of sulfate expressed as sulfur dry aerosol due to turbulent deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling is dry deposition. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of sulfate expressed as sulfur dry aerosol due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of sulfur dioxide due to dry deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dry deposition" is the sum of turbulent deposition and gravitational settling. The chemical formula for sulfur dioxide is SO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of sulfur dioxide due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of sulfur dioxide due to wet deposition
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Wet deposition" means deposition by precipitation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of toluene due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for toluene is C6H5CH3. Toluene has the same structure as benzene, except that one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced by a methyl group. The systematic name for toluene is methylbenzene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass content of xylene due to emission
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Emission" means emission from a primary source located anywhere within the atmosphere, including at the lower boundary (i.e. earth's surface). "Emission" is a process entirely distinct from "re-emission" which is used in some standard names. The chemical formula for xylene is C6H4C2H6. In chemistry, xylene is a generic term for a group of three isomers of dimethylbenzene. The IUPAC names for the isomers are 1,2-dimethylbenzene, 1,3-dimethylbenzene and 1,4-dimethylbenzene. Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon. There are standard names that refer to aromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere mass per unit area
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

tendency of atmosphere mass per unit area due to advection
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

tendency of atmosphere moles of acetic acid
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for acetic_acid is CH3COOH. The IUPAC name for acetic acid is ethanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of aceto nitrile
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for aceto-nitrile is CH3CN. The IUPAC name for aceto-nitrile is ethanenitrile.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of alpha hexachlorocyclohexane
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for alpha_hexachlorocyclohexane is C6H6Cl6.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of alpha pinene
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for alpha_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for alpha-pinene is (1S,5S)-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of ammonia
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for ammonia is NH3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of anthropogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Anthropogenic" means influenced, caused, or created by human activity. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of atomic bromine
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical symbol for atomic bromine is Br.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of atomic chlorine
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical symbol for atomic chlorine is Cl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of atomic nitrogen
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical symbol for atomic nitrogen is N.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of benzene
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for benzene is C6H6. Benzene is the simplest aromatic hydrocarbon and has a ring structure consisting of six carbon atoms joined by alternating single and double chemical bonds. Each carbon atom is additionally bonded to one hydrogen atom. There are standard names that refer to aromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of beta pinene
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for beta_pinene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for beta-pinene is (1S,5S)-6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of biogenic nmvoc expressed as carbon
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. "Biogenic" means influenced, caused, or created by natural processes. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of bromine chloride
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for bromine chloride is BrCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of bromine monoxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for bromine monoxide is BrO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of bromine nitrate
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for bromine nitrate is BrONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of brox expressed as bromine
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Brox" describes a family of chemical species consisting of inorganic bromine compounds with the exception of hydrogen bromide (HBr) and bromine nitrate (BrONO2). "Brox" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing bromine (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_bromine" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species including HCl and ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of butane
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for butane is C4H10. Butane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of carbon dioxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of carbon monoxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere,i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula ofcarbon monoxide is CO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of carbon tetrachloride
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere,i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula ofcarbon tetrachloride is CCl4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of cfc11
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere,i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula ofCFC11 is CFCl3. The IUPAC name fof CFC11 is trichloro-fluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of cfc113
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. Thechemical formula of CFC113 is CCl2FCClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC113 is 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of cfc113a
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of CFC113a CCl3CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC113a is 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of cfc114
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere,i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula ofCFC114 is CClF2CClF2. The IUPAC name for CFC114 is 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of cfc115
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. Thechemical formula of CFC115 is CClF2CF3. The IUPAC name for CFC115 is 1-chloro-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of cfc12
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. Thechemical formula for CFC12 is CF2Cl2. The IUPAC name for CFC12 is dichloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of chlorine dioxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for chlorine dioxide is OClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of chlorine monoxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for chlorine monoxide is ClO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of chlorine nitrate
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for chlorine nitrate is ClONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of clox expressed as chlorine
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Clox" describes a family of chemical species consisting of inorganic chlorine compounds with the exception of hydrogen chloride (HCl) and chlorine nitrate (ClONO2). "Clox" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity with a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. "Inorganic chlorine", sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing chlorine (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as seasalt and other aerosols. Standard names that use the term "inorganic_chlorine" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic chlorine species including HCl and ClONO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of dichlorine peroxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for dichlorine peroxide is Cl2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of dimethyl sulfide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for dimethyl sulfide is (CH3)2S. Dimethyl sulfide is sometimes referred to as DMS.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of dinitrogen pentoxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for dinitrogen pentoxide is N2O5.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of ethane
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for ethane is C2H6. Ethane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of ethanol
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for ethanol is C2H5OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of ethene
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for ethene is C2H4. Ethene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes. There are standard names for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of ethyne
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for ethyne is HC2H. Ethyne is the IUPAC name for this species, which is also commonly known as acetylene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of formaldehyde
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for formaldehyde is CH2O. The IUPAC name for formaldehyde is methanal.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of formic acid
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for formic acid is HCOOH. The IUPAC name for formic acid is methanoic acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of gaseous divalent mercury
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Divalent mercury" means all compounds in which the mercury has two binding sites to other ion(s) in a salt or to other atom(s) in a molecule.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of gaseous elemental mercury
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical symbol for mercury is Hg.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of halon1202
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for halon1202 is CBr2F2. The IUPAC name for halon1202 is dibromo-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of halon1211
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for halon1211 is CBrClF2. The IUPAC name for halon1211 is bromo-chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of halon1301
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for halon1301 is CBrF3. The IUPAC name for halon1301 is bromo-trifluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of halon2402
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for halo2402 is C2Br2F4. The IUPAC name for halon2402 is 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hcc140a
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hcc140a is CH3CCl3. The IUPAC name for hcc140a is 1,1,1-trichloro-ethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hcfc141b
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for HCFC141b is CH3CCl2F. The IUPAC name for HCFC141b is 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hcfc142b
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for HCFC142b is CH3CClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC142b is 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hcfc22
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for HCFC22 is CHClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC22 is chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hexachlorobiphenyl
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hexachlorobiphenyl is C12H4Cl6. This structure of this species consists of two linked benzene rings, each of which is additionally bonded to three chlorine atoms.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hox expressed as hydrogen
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "HOx" means a combination of two radical species containing hydrogen and oxygen: OH and HO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hydrogen bromide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hydrogen bromide is HBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hydrogen chloride
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hydrogen chloride is HCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hydrogen cyanide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hydrogen cyanide is HCN.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hydrogen peroxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide is H2O2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hydroperoxyl radical
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for the hydroperoxyl radical is HO2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hydroxyl radical
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for the hydroxyl radical is OH. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hypobromous acid
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hypobromous acid is HOBr.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of hypochlorous acid
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for hypochlorous acid is HOCl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of inorganic bromine
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Inorganic bromine", sometimes referred to as Bry, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing bromine (halons, methyl bromide, VSLS) and natural inorganic bromine sources such as volcanoes, seasalt and other aerosols. "Inorganic bromine" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names that use the term "brox" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic bromine species except HBr and BrONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of inorganic chlorine
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Inorganic chlorine", sometimes referred to as Cly, describes a family of chemical species which result from the degradation of source gases containing chlorine (CFCs, HCFCs, VSLS) and natural inorganic chlorine sources such as seasalt and other aerosols. "Inorganic chlorine" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. Standard names that use the term "clox" are used for quantities that contain all inorganic chlorine species except HCl and ClONO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of isoprene
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for isoprene is CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2. The IUPAC name for isoprene is 2-methyl-buta-1,3-diene. Isoprene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There are standard names for the terpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of limonene
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for limonene is C10H16. The IUPAC name for limonene is 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene. Limonene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as terpenes. There are standard names for the terpene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of methane
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere,i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for methane is CH4. Methane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. Thereare standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of methanol
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for methanol is CH3OH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of methyl bromide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere,i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for methyl bromide is CH3Br. The IUPAC name for methyl bromide is bromomethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of methyl chloride
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the entire atmosphere, i.e, summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of methyl chloride is CH3Cl. The IUPAC name for methyl chloride is chloromethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of methyl hydroperoxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for methyl hydroperoxide is CH3OOH.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of methyl peroxy radical
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for methyl_peroxy_radical is CH3O2. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of molecular hydrogen
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the entire atmosphere, i.e, summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of molecular hydrogen is H2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of nitrate radical
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for nitrate is NO3. In chemistry, a 'radical' is a highly reactive, and therefore shortlived, species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of nitric acid
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of nitric acid trihydrate ambient aerosol
type: MolarFlux
comment: "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). "Ambient aerosol" is aerosol that has taken up ambient water through hygroscopic growth. The extent of hygroscopic growth depends on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3. Nitric acid trihydrate, sometimes referred to as NAT, is a stable crystalline substance consisting of three molecules of water to one molecule of nitric acid.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of nitrogen dioxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for nitrogen dioxide is NO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of nitrogen monoxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for nitrogen monoxide is NO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of nitrous acid
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for nitrous acid is HNO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of nitrous oxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the entire atmosphere, i.e, summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of nitrous oxide is N2O.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of nmvoc expressed as carbon
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "nmvoc" means non methane volatile organic compounds. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of nox expressed as nitrogen
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Nox" means a combination of two radical species containing nitrogen and oxygen: NO+NO2. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of noy expressed as nitrogen
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. "Noy" describes a family of chemical species. The family usually includes atomic nitrogen (N), nitrogen monoxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5), nitric acid (HNO3), peroxynitric acid (HNO4), bromine nitrate (BrONO2) , chlorine nitrate (ClONO2) and organic nitrates (most notably peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, (CH3COO2NO2)). The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of ozone
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for ozone is O3.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of peroxyacetyl nitrate
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for peroxyacetyl nitrate, sometimes referred to as PAN, is CH3COO2NO2. The IUPAC name for peroxyacetyl_nitrate is nitroethaneperoxoate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of peroxynitric acid
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for peroxynitric acid, sometimes referred to as PNA, is HO2NO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of propane
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for propane is C3H8. Propane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of propene
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for propene is C3H6. Propene is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkenes. There are standard names for the alkene group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of radon
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical symbol for radon is Rn.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of sulfate dry aerosol
type: MolarFlux
comment: "Aerosol" means the suspended liquid or solid particles in air (except cloud droplets). Aerosol takes up ambient water (a process known as hygroscopic growth) depending on the relative humidity and the composition of the aerosol. "Dry aerosol" means aerosol without water. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for the sulfate anion is SO4(2-).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of sulfur dioxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for sulfur dioxide is SO2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of toluene
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for toluene is C6H5CH3. Toluene has the same structure as benzene, except that one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced by a methyl group. The systematic name for toluene is methylbenzene.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of water vapor
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere moles of xylene
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. The construction "atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X in the entire atmosphere, i.e. summed over the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula for xylene is C6H4C2H6. In chemistry, xylene is a generic term for a group of three isomers of dimethylbenzene. The IUPAC names for the isomers are 1,2-dimethylbenzene, 1,3-dimethylbenzene and 1,4-dimethylbenzene. Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon. There are standard names that refer to aromatic_compounds as a group, as well as those for individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: atmosphere

tendency of atmosphere potential energy content due to advection
type: EnergyFlux
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Potential energy is the sum of the gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the centripetal potential energy. (The geopotential is the specific potential energy.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

tendency of atmosphere water content due to advection
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. "Water" means water in all phases.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

tendency of atmosphere water vapor content
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Atmosphere water vapor content is sometimes referred to as "precipitable water", although this term does not imply the water could all be precipitated.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

tendency of atmosphere water vapor content due to advection
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Atmosphere water vapor content is sometimes referred to as "precipitable water", although this term does not imply the water could all be precipitated.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

tendency of atmosphere water vapor content due to convection
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Atmosphere water vapor content is sometimes referred to as "precipitable water", although this term does not imply the water could all be precipitated.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

tendency of atmosphere water vapor content due to deep convection
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Atmosphere water vapor content is sometimes referred to as "precipitable water", although this term does not imply the water could all be precipitated.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

tendency of atmosphere water vapor content due to shallow convection
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Atmosphere water vapor content is sometimes referred to as "precipitable water", although this term does not imply the water could all be precipitated.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

tendency of atmosphere water vapor content due to turbulence
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "atmosphere content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. For the content between specified levels in the atmosphere, standard names including content_of_atmosphere_layer are used. Atmosphere water vapor content is sometimes referred to as "precipitable water", although this term does not imply the water could all be precipitated.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere
property type: scalar

tendency of bedrock altitude
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Altitude is the (geometric) height above the geoid, which is the reference geopotential surface. The geoid is similar to mean sea level. "Bedrock" is the solid Earth surface beneath land ice or ocean water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
property type: scalar

tendency of dry energy content of atmosphere layer
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Dry energy is the sum of dry static energy and kinetic energy. Dry static energy is the sum of enthalpy and potential energy (itself the sum of gravitational and centripetal potential energy). Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

tendency of dry static energy content of atmosphere layer
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Dry static energy is the sum of enthalpy and potential energy (itself the sum of gravitational and centripetal potential energy). Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

tendency of eastward wind
type: Acceleration
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of eastward wind due to advection
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of eastward wind due to convection
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of eastward wind due to diffusion
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of eastward wind due to eliassen palm flux divergence
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Eliassen Palm flux" is a widely used vector in the meridional plane, and the divergence of this flux appears as a forcing in the Transformed Eulerian mean formulation of the zonal mean zonal wind equation. Thus, "eastward_wind" here will generally be the zonally averaged eastward wind.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of eastward wind due to gravity wave drag
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.) The quantity named tendency_of_eastward_wind_due_to_gravity_wave_drag is the sum of the tendencies due to orographic and nonorographic gravity waves which have standard names of tendency_of_eastward_wind_due_to_orographic_gravity_wave_drag and tendency_of_eastward_wind_due_to_nonorographic_gravity_wave_drag, respectively.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of eastward wind due to nonorographic gravity wave drag
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). The total tendency of the eastward wind due to gravity waves has the standard name tendency_of_eastward_wind_due_to_gravity_wave_drag. It is the sum of the tendencies due to orographic gravity waves and nonorographic waves. The tendency of eastward wind due to orographic gravity waves has the standard name tendency_of_eastward_wind_due_to_orographic_gravity_wave_drag.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of eastward wind due to numerical artefacts
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). The total tendency of the eastward wind will include a variety of numerical and diffusive effects: a variable with this standard name is sometimes needed to allow the momentum budget to be closed.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of eastward wind due to orographic gravity wave drag
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). The total tendency of the eastward wind due to gravity waves has the standard name tendency_of_eastward_wind_due_to_gravity_wave_drag. It is the sum of the tendencies due to orographic gravity waves and nonorographic waves. The tendency of eastward wind due to nonorographic gravity waves has the standard name tendency_of_eastward_wind_due_to_nonorographic_gravity_wave_drag.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of enthalpy content of atmosphere layer due to advection
type: EnergyFlux
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

tendency of kinetic energy content of atmosphere layer due to advection
type: EnergyFlux
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

tendency of land ice thickness
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Land ice" means glaciers, ice-caps and ice-sheets resting on bedrock and also includes ice-shelves. "Thickness" means the vertical extent of a layer..
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: land ice
property type: scalar

tendency of middle atmosphere moles of carbon monoxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "middle_atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the troposphere and stratosphere, i.e, summed over that part of the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of carbon monoxide is CO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: middle atmosphere

tendency of middle atmosphere moles of hcc140a
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "middle_atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the troposphere and stratosphere, i.e, summed over that part of the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of HCC140a is CH3CCl3. The IUPAC name for HCC 140a is 1,1,1-trichloroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: middle atmosphere

tendency of middle atmosphere moles of methane
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "middle_atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the troposphere and stratosphere, i.e, summed over that part of the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of methane is CH4.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: middle atmosphere

tendency of middle atmosphere moles of methyl bromide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "middle_atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the troposphere and stratosphere, i.e, summed over that part of the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of methyl bromide is CH3Br.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: middle atmosphere

tendency of middle atmosphere moles of methyl chloride
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "middle_atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the troposphere and stratosphere, i.e, summed over that part of the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of methyl chloride is CH3Cl.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: middle atmosphere

tendency of middle atmosphere moles of molecular hydrogen
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "middle_atmosphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the troposphere and stratosphere, i.e, summed over that part of the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of molecular hydrogen is H2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: middle atmosphere

tendency of northward wind
type: Acceleration
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of northward wind due to advection
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of northward wind due to convection
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of northward wind due to diffusion
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of northward wind due to gravity wave drag
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: vector

tendency of ocean eddy kinetic energy content due to bolus transport
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Bolus transport in an ocean model means the part due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects not included in the velocity field.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
property type: scalar

tendency of ocean mole content of aragonite expressed as carbon due to biological production
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Aragonite is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of aragonite is CaCO3. Standard names also exist for calcite, another polymorph of calcium carbonate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of calcite expressed as carbon due to biological production
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The phrase 'expressed_as' is used in the construction A_expressed_as_B, where B is a chemical constituent of A. It means that the quantity indicated by the standard name is calculated solely with respect to the B contained in A, neglecting all other chemical constituents of A. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Calcite is a mineral that is a polymorph of calcium carbonate. The chemical formula of calcite is CaCO3. Standard names also exist for aragonite, another polymorph of calcium carbonate.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of carbon due to runoff and sediment dissolution
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. Runoff is the liquid water which drains from land. If not specified, "runoff" refers to the sum of surface runoff and subsurface drainage. 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 termswhich together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of carbon due to sedimentation
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "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 asingle term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of dissolved inorganic carbon
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dissolved inorganic carbon" describes a family of chemical species in solution, including carbon dioxide, carbonic acid and the carbonate and bicarbonate anions. "Dissolved inorganic carbon" isthe term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of dissolved inorganic carbon due to biological processes
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "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 asingle term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dissolved inorganic carbon" describes a family of chemical species in solution, including carbon dioxide, carbonic acid and the carbonate and bicarbonate anions. "Dissolved inorganic carbon" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of dissolved inorganic iron
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dissolved inorganic iron" means iron ions, in oxidation states of both Fe2+ and Fe3+, in solution.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of dissolved inorganic iron due to biological processes
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "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 asingle term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dissolved inorganic iron" means iron ions, in oxidation states of both Fe2+ and Fe3+, in solution.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of dissolved inorganic nitrogen
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Inorganic nitrogen" describes a family of chemical species which, in an ocean model, usually includes nitrite, nitrate and ammonium which act as nitrogen nutrients. "Inorganic nitrogen" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variableshould be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of dissolved inorganic nitrogen due to biological processes
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Inorganic nitrogen" describes a family of chemical species which, in an ocean model, usually includes nitrite, nitrate and ammonium which act as nitrogen nutrients. "Inorganic nitrogen" is the term used in standard names for all species belonging to the family that are represented within a given model. The list of individual species that are included in a quantity having a group chemical standard name can vary between models. Where possible, the data variable should be accompanied by a complete description of the species represented, for example, by using a comment attribute.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of dissolved inorganic phosphorus
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dissolved inorganic phosphorus/phosphate" means phosphate ions in solution. The chemical formula of the phosphate anion is PO4 with a charge of minus three.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of dissolved inorganic phosphorus due to biological processes
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "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 asingle term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dissolved inorganic phosphorus/phosphate" means phosphate ions in solution. The chemical formula of the phosphate anion is PO4 with a charge of minus three.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of dissolved inorganic silicon
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dissolved inorganic silicon/silicate" means silicate ions in solution.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of dissolved inorganic silicon due to biological processes
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "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 asingle term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Dissolved inorganic silicon/silicate" means silicate ions in solution.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of elemental nitrogen due to denitrification and sedimentation
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "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 asingle term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase. 'Denitrification' is the conversion of nitrate into gasesous 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of elemental nitrogen due to deposition and fixation and runoff
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "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 asingle term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase. Deposition of nitrogen into the ocean is the sum of dry and wet depositionof nitrogen species onto the ocean surface from the atmosphere. 'Nitrogen fixation' means the production of ammonia from nitrogen gas. Organisms that fix nitrogen are termed 'diazotrophs'. Diazotrophic phytoplankton can fix atmospheric nitrogen, thus increasing the content of nitrogen in the ocean. Runoff is the liquid water which drains from land. If not specified, "runoff" refers to the sum of surface runoff and subsurface drainage."tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of elemental nitrogen due to fixation
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "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 asingle term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase. 'Nitrogen fixation' means the production of ammonia from nitrogen gas. Organisms that fix nitrogen are termed 'diazotrophs'. Diazotrophic phytoplankton can fix atmospheric nitrogen, thus increasing the content of nitrogen in the ocean. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of iron due to biological production
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of iron due to deposition and runoff and sediment dissolution
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. Runoff is the liquid water which drains from land. If not specified, "runoff" refers to the sum of surface runoff and subsurface drainage. 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 termswhich together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of iron due to sedimentation
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean mole content of silicon due to biological production
type: PhotonFluxDensity
comment: "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 asingle term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: photonFluxDensity

tendency of ocean potential energy content
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. Potential energy is the sum of the gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the centripetal potential energy. (The geopotential is the specific potential energy.) "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

tendency of ocean potential energy content due to background
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. Potential energy is the sum of the gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the centripetal potential energy. (The geopotential is the specific potential energy.) "Due to background" means caused by a time invariant imposed field which may be either constant over the globe or spatially varying, depending on the ocean model used. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

tendency of ocean potential energy content due to tides
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. Potential energy is the sum of the gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the centripetal potential energy. (The geopotential is the specific potential energy.) "Due to tides" means due to all astronomical gravity changes which manifest as tides. No distinction is made between different tidal components. 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: ocean
property type: scalar

tendency of potential energy content of atmosphere layer due to advection
type: EnergyFlux
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Potential energy is the sum of the gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the centripetal potential energy. (The geopotential is the specific potential energy.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

tendency of potential energy content of ocean layer due to convection
type: EnergyFlux
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Potential energy is the sum of the gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the centripetal potential energy. (The geopotential is the specific potential energy.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: ocean layer
property type: scalar

tendency of potential energy content of ocean layer due to diffusion
type: EnergyFlux
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. Potential energy is the sum of the gravitational potential energy relative to the geoid and the centripetal potential energy. (The geopotential is the specific potential energy.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: ocean layer
property type: scalar

tendency of sea ice thickness due to dynamics
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Sea ice dynamics" refers to the motion of sea ice.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

tendency of sea ice thickness due to thermodynamics
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: sea ice
property type: scalar

tendency of sea water temperature
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

tendency of sea water temperature due to advection
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

tendency of sea water temperature due to bolus advection
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Bolus advection in an ocean model means the part due to a scheme representing eddy-induced effects not included in the velocity field.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

tendency of sea water temperature due to horizontal mixing
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Horizontal mixing" means any horizontal transport other than by advection and bolus advection, usually represented as horizontal diffusion in ocean models.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

tendency of sea water temperature due to vertical mixing
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Vertical mixing" means any vertical transport other than by advection and bolus advection, represented by a combination of vertical diffusion, turbulent mixing and convection in ocean models.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

tendency of specific humidity due to stratiform cloud and precipitation and boundary layer mixing
type: TemperatureDrift
comment: Specific humidity is the mass fraction of water vapor in (moist) air. In an atmosphere model, stratiform cloud is that produced by large-scale convergence (not the convection schemes). 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "specific" means per unit mass.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperatureDrift
property type: scalar

tendency of surface snow amount
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Amount" means mass per unit area. Surface amount refers to the amount on the ground, excluding that on the plant or vegetation canopy.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

tendency of troposphere moles of carbon monoxide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "troposphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the troposphere, i.e, summed over that part of the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of carbon monoxide is CO.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: troposphere

tendency of troposphere moles of hcc140a
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "troposphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the troposphere, i.e, summed over that part of the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of HCC140a is CH3CCl3. The IUPAC name for HCC140a is 1,1,1-trichloroethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: troposphere

tendency of troposphere moles of hcfc22
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "troposphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the troposphere, i.e, summed over that part of the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of HCFC22 is CHClF2. The IUPAC name for HCFC 22 is chloro-difluoro-methane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: troposphere

tendency of troposphere moles of methane
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "troposphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the troposphere, i.e, summed over that part of the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of methane is CH4. Methane is a member of the group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes. There are standard names for the alkane group as well as for some of the individual species.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: troposphere

tendency of troposphere moles of methyl bromide
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "troposphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the troposphere, i.e, summed over that part of the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of methyl bromide is CH3Br. The IUPAC name for methyl bromide is bromomethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: troposphere

tendency of troposphere moles of methyl chloride
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "troposphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the troposphere, i.e, summed over that part of the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of methyl chloride is CH3Cl. The IUPAC name for methyl chloride is chloromethane.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: troposphere

tendency of troposphere moles of molecular hydrogen
type: MolarFlux
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "troposphere_moles_of_X" means the total number of moles of X contained in the troposphere, i.e, summed over that part of the atmospheric column and over the entire globe. The chemical formula of molecular hydrogen is H2.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: molarFlux
is property of: troposphere

tendency of upward air velocity
type: Acceleration
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: air
property type: vector

tendency of upward air velocity due to advection
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: air
property type: vector

tendency of water vapor content of atmosphere layer
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

tendency of water vapor content of atmosphere layer due to convection
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

tendency of water vapor content of atmosphere layer due to deep convection
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

tendency of water vapor content of atmosphere layer due to shallow convection
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

tendency of water vapor content of atmosphere layer due to turbulence
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary variable) as well.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

tendency of wind speed due to convection
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Speed is the magnitude of velocity. Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.) The wind speed is the magnitude of the wind velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: scalar

tendency of wind speed due to gravity wave drag
type: Acceleration
comment: 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. "tendency_of_X" means derivative of X with respect to time. Speed is the magnitude of velocity. Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.) The wind speed is the magnitude of the wind velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: acceleration
is property of: wind
property type: scalar

thickness of convective rainfall amount
type: Distance
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction thickness_of_[X_]rainfall_amount means the accumulated "depth" of rainfall i.e. the thickness of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area as the rainfall amount.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: rainfall
property type: scalar

thickness of convective snowfall amount
type: Distance
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction thickness_of_[X_]snowfall_amount means the accumulated "depth" of snow which fell i.e. the thickness of the layer of snow at its own density. There are corresponding standard names for liquid water equivalent (lwe) thickness.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

thickness of large scale rainfall amount
type: Distance
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction thickness_of_[X_]rainfall_amount means the accumulated "depth" of rainfall i.e. the thickness of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area as the rainfall amount.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: rainfall
property type: scalar

thickness of large scale snowfall amount
type: Distance
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction thickness_of_[X_]snowfall_amount means the accumulated "depth" of snow which fell i.e. the thickness of the layer of snow at its own density. There are corresponding standard names for liquid water equivalent (lwe) thickness.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

thickness of rainfall amount
type: Distance
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction thickness_of_[X_]rainfall_amount means the accumulated "depth" of rainfall i.e. the thickness of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area as the rainfall amount.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: rainfall
property type: scalar

thickness of snowfall amount
type: Distance
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area. The construction thickness_of_[X_]snowfall_amount means the accumulated "depth" of snow which fell i.e. the thickness of the layer of snow at its own density. There are corresponding standard names for liquid water equivalent (lwe) thickness.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: thickness
is property of: snowfall
property type: scalar

thunderstorm probability
type: Dimensionless
comment: "probability_of_X" means the chance that X is true or of at least one occurrence of X. Space and time coordinates must be used to indicate the area and time-interval to which a probability applies.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
property type: scalar

time
type: Duration
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: duration
property type: scalar

toa adjusted longwave forcing
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. Adjusted forcing is the radiative flux change caused by an imposed change in radiative forcing agent (greenhouse gases, aerosol, solar radiation, etc.) after allowance for stratospheric temperature adjustment.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: scalar

toa adjusted radiative forcing
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "toa" means top of atmosphere. Adjusted forcing is the radiative flux change caused by an imposed change in radiative forcing agent (greenhouse gases, aerosol, solar radiation, etc.) after allowance for stratospheric temperature adjustment.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: scalar

toa adjusted shortwave forcing
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. Adjusted forcing is the radiative flux change caused by an imposed change in radiative forcing agent (greenhouse gases, aerosol, solar radiation, etc.) after allowance for stratospheric temperature adjustment.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: scalar

toa bidirectional reflectance
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Bidirectional_reflectance" depends on the angles of incident and measured radiation. Reflectance is the ratio of the energy of the reflected to the incident radiation. A coordinate variable of radiation_wavelength or radiation_frequency can be used to specify the wavelength or frequency, respectively, of the radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: reflectance
property type: scalar

toa brightness temperature
type: Temperature
comment: The brightness temperature of a body is the temperature of a black body which radiates the same power per unit solid angle per unit area. "toa" means top of atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: toa
property type: scalar

toa brightness temperature assuming clear sky
type: Temperature
comment: The brightness temperature of a body is the temperature of a black body which radiates the same power per unit solid angle per unit area. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "toa" means top of atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: toa
property type: scalar

toa cloud radiative effect
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "toa" means top of atmosphere. Cloud radiative effect is also commonly known as "cloud radiative forcing". It is the sum of the quantities with standard names toa_shortwave_cloud_radiative_effect and toa_longwave_cloud_radiative_effect.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: scalar

toa incoming shortwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. The TOA incoming shortwave flux is the radiative flux from the sun i.e. the "downwelling" TOA shortwave flux. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: vector

toa instantaneous longwave forcing
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. Instantaneous forcing is the radiative flux change caused instantaneously by an imposed change in radiative forcing agent (greenhouse gases, aerosol, solar radiation, etc.).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: scalar

toa instantaneous radiative forcing
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "toa" means top of atmosphere. Instantaneous forcing is the radiative flux change caused instantaneously by an imposed change in radiative forcing agent (greenhouse gases, aerosol, solar radiation, etc.).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: scalar

toa instantaneous shortwave forcing
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. Instantaneous forcing is the radiative flux change caused instantaneously by an imposed change in radiative forcing agent (greenhouse gases, aerosol, solar radiation, etc.).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: scalar

toa longwave cloud radiative effect
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "toa" means top of atmosphere. "Longwave" means longwave radiation. Cloud radiative effect is also commonly known as "cloud radiative forcing". It is the difference in radiative flux resulting from the presence of clouds, i.e. it is the difference between toa_outgoing_longwave_flux_assuming_clear_sky and toa_outgoing_longwave_flux.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: scalar

toa net downward longwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: vector

toa net downward longwave flux assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "longwave" means longwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: vector

toa net downward radiative flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "toa" means top of atmosphere. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: vector

toa net downward shortwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: vector

toa net downward shortwave flux assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: vector

toa net upward longwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Net upward radiation is the difference between radiation from below (upwelling) and radiation from above (downwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: vector

toa net upward longwave flux assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "longwave" means longwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Net upward radiation is the difference between radiation from below (upwelling) and radiation from above (downwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: vector

toa net upward shortwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Net upward radiation is the difference between radiation from below (upwelling) and radiation from above (downwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
identifier: 113 E178
is property of: toa
property type: vector

toa outgoing longwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. The TOA outgoing longwave flux is the upwelling thermal radiative flux, often called the "outgoing longwave radiation" or "OLR". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
identifier: 114 E179
is property of: toa
property type: vector

toa outgoing longwave flux assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "longwave" means longwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. The TOA outgoing longwave flux is the upwelling thermal radiative flux, often called the "outgoing longwave radiation" or "OLR". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: vector

toa outgoing shortwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. The TOA outgoing shortwave flux is the reflected and scattered solar radiative flux i.e. the "upwelling" TOA shortwave flux, sometimes called the "outgoing shortwave radiation" or "OSR". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: vector

toa outgoing shortwave flux assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "toa" means top of atmosphere. The TOA outgoing shortwave flux is the reflected and scattered solar radiative flux i.e. the "upwelling" TOA shortwave flux, sometimes called the "outgoing shortwave radiation" or "OSR". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: vector

toa shortwave cloud radiative effect
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "toa" means top of atmosphere. "Shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Cloud radiative effect is also commonly known as "cloud radiative forcing". It is the difference in radiative flux resulting from the presence of clouds, i.e. the difference between toa_net_downward_shortwave_flux and toa_net_downward_shortwave_flux_assuming_clear_sky.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: toa
property type: scalar

transpiration amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
property type: scalar

transpiration flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

tropopause adjusted longwave forcing
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. Adjusted forcing is the radiative flux change caused by an imposed change in radiative forcing agent (greenhouse gases, aerosol, solar radiation, etc.) after allowance for stratospheric temperature adjustment.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: tropopause
property type: scalar

tropopause adjusted radiative forcing
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Adjusted forcing is the radiative flux change caused by an imposed change in radiative forcing agent (greenhouse gases, aerosol, solar radiation, etc.) after allowance for stratospheric temperature adjustment.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: tropopause
property type: scalar

tropopause adjusted shortwave forcing
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Adjusted forcing is the radiative flux change caused by an imposed change in radiative forcing agent (greenhouse gases, aerosol, solar radiation, etc.) after allowance for stratospheric temperature adjustment.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: tropopause
property type: scalar

tropopause air pressure
type: StressOrPressure
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure
is property of: tropopause air
property type: scalar

tropopause air temperature
type: Temperature
comment: Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
is property of: tropopause air
property type: scalar

tropopause altitude
type: Distance
comment: Altitude is the (geometric) height above the geoid, which is the reference geopotential surface. The geoid is similar to mean sea level.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: tropopause
property type: scalar

tropopause downwelling longwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: tropopause
property type: vector

tropopause instantaneous longwave forcing
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. Instantaneous forcing is the radiative flux change caused instantaneously by an imposed change in radiative forcing agent (greenhouse gases, aerosol, solar radiation, etc.).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: tropopause
property type: scalar

tropopause instantaneous radiative forcing
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Instantaneous forcing is the radiative flux change caused instantaneously by an imposed change in radiative forcing agent (greenhouse gases, aerosol, solar radiation, etc.).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: tropopause
property type: scalar

tropopause instantaneous shortwave forcing
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Instantaneous forcing is the radiative flux change caused instantaneously by an imposed change in radiative forcing agent (greenhouse gases, aerosol, solar radiation, etc.).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: tropopause
property type: scalar

tropopause net downward longwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: tropopause
property type: vector

tropopause net downward shortwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). Net downward radiation is the difference between radiation from above (downwelling) and radiation from below (upwelling). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: tropopause
property type: vector

tropopause upwelling shortwave flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: tropopause
property type: vector

upward air velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: air
property type: vector

upward dry static energy flux due to diffusion
type: EnergyFlux
comment: 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. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). Dry static energy is the sum of enthalpy and potential energy (itself the sum of gravitational and centripetal potential energy). Enthalpy can be written either as (1) CpT, where Cp is heat capacity at constant pressure, T is absolute temperature, or (2) U+pV, where U is internal energy, p is pressure and V is volume. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
property type: vector

upward eastward stress at sea ice base
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). "Upward eastward" indicates the ZX component of a tensor. An upward eastward stress is an upward flux of eastward momentum, which accelerates the upper medium eastward and the lower medium westward.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: sea ice base
property type: tensor

upward eastward momentum flux in air due to nonorographic eastward gravity waves
type: StressOrPressure
comment: 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. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Upward eastward" indicates the ZX component of a tensor. An upward eastward momentum flux is an upward flux of eastward momentum, which accelerates the upper medium eastward and the lower medium westward. Momentum flux is dimensionally equivalent to stress and pressure. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The total upward eastward momentum flux due to gravity waves is the sum of the fluxes due to orographic gravity waves and nonorographic waves. The upward eastward momentum flux due to orographic gravity waves has the standard name upward_eastward_momentum_flux_in_air_due_to_orographic_gravity_waves. The total upward eastward momentum flux due to nonorographic gravity waves is the sum of the fluxes due to eastward and westward propagating waves. The latter has the standard name upward_eastward_momentum_flux_in_air_due_to_nonorographic_westward_gravity_waves.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stressOrPressure
is property of: air
property type: tensor

upward eastward momentum flux in air due to nonorographic westward gravity waves
type: StressOrPressure
comment: 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. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Upward eastward" indicates the ZX component of a tensor. An upward eastward momentum flux is an upward flux of eastward momentum, which accelerates the upper medium eastward and the lower medium westward. Momentum flux is dimensionally equivalent to stress and pressure. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The total upward eastward momentum flux due to gravity waves is the sum of the fluxes due to orographic gravity waves and nonorographic waves. The upward eastward momentum flux due to orographic gravity waves has the standard name upward_eastward_momentum_flux_in_air_due_to_orographic_gravity_waves. The total upward eastward momentum flux due to nonorographic gravity waves is the sum of the fluxes due to eastward and westward propagating waves. The former has the standard name upward_eastward_momentum_flux_in_air_due_to_nonorographic_eastward _gravity_waves.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stressOrPressure
is property of: air
property type: tensor

upward eastward momentum flux in air due to orographic gravity waves
type: StressOrPressure
comment: 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. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Upward eastward" indicates the ZX component of a tensor. An upward eastward momentum flux is an upward flux of eastward momentum, which accelerates the upper medium eastward and the lower medium westward. Momentum flux is dimensionally equivalent to stress and pressure. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The total upward eastward momentum flux due to gravity waves is the sum of the fluxes due to orographic gravity waves and nonorographic waves. The total upward eastward momentum flux due to nonorographic gravity waves is the sum of the fluxes due to eastward and westward propagating waves. These quantities have the standard names upward_eastward_momentum_flux_in_air_due_to_nonorographic_eastward_gravity_waves and upward_eastward_momentum_flux_in_air_due_to_nonorographic_westward_gravity_waves, respectively.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stressOrPressure
is property of: air
property type: tensor

upward geothermal heat flux at sea floor
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: sea floor
property type: vector

upward heat flux at ground level in snow
type: EnergyFlux
comment: ground_level means the land surface (beneath the snow and surface water, if any). "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: ground level snow
property type: vector

upward heat flux at ground level in soil
type: EnergyFlux
comment: ground_level means the land surface (beneath the snow and surface water, if any). "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: ground level soil
property type: vector

upward heat flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). The vertical heat flux in air is the sum of all heat fluxes i.e. radiative, latent and sensible. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

upward mass flux of air
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: air

upward northward stress at sea ice base
type: StressOrPressure
comment: "Northward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed northward (negative southward). "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). "Upward northward" indicates the ZY component of a tensor. An upward northward stress is an upward flux of northward momentum, which accelerates the upper medium northward and the lower medium southward.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stress
is property of: sea ice base
property type: tensor

upward ocean mass transport
type: MassFlowRate
comment: "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massFlowRate
is property of: ocean
property type: vector

upward sea ice basal heat flux
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). The sea ice basal heat flux is the vertical heat flux (apart from radiation i.e. "diffusive") in sea water at the base of the sea ice. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: heatFlux
is property of: sea ice
property type: vector

upward sea water velocity
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: A velocity is a vector quantity. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocity
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

upward water vapor flux in air
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: air
property type: vector

upward water vapor flux in air due to diffusion
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "Upward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed upward (negative downward). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: air
property type: vector

upwelling longwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

upwelling longwave flux in air assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "longwave" means longwave radiation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

upwelling longwave radiance in air
type: Radiance
comment: "longwave" means longwave radiation. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. The direction towards which it is going must be specified, for instance with a coordinate of zenith_angle. If the radiation does not depend on direction, a standard name of isotropic radiance should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: air
property type: vector

upwelling shortwave flux in air
type: EnergyFlux
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

upwelling shortwave flux in air assuming clear sky
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. A phrase assuming_condition indicates that the named quantity is the value which would obtain if all aspects of the system were unaltered except for the assumption of the circumstances specified by the condition. "shortwave" means shortwave radiation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: air
property type: vector

upwelling shortwave radiance in air
type: Radiance
comment: "shortwave" means shortwave radiation. Upwelling radiation is radiation from below. It does not mean "net upward". Radiance is the radiative flux in a particular direction, per unit of solid angle. The direction towards which it is going must be specified, for instance with a coordinate of zenith_angle. If the radiation does not depend on direction, a standard name of isotropic radiance should be chosen instead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: radiance
is property of: air
property type: vector

vegetation area fraction
type: Dimensionless
comment: "X_area_fraction" means the fraction of horizontal area occupied by X. "X_area" means the horizontal area occupied by X within the grid cell. "Vegetation" means any plants e.g. trees, shrubs, grass.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: vegetation
property type: scalar

vegetation carbon content
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Vegetation" means any plants e.g. trees, shrubs, grass.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: vegetation
property type: scalar

vertical component of ocean xy tracer diffusivity
type: DiffusionCoefficient
comment: The vertical_component_of_ocean_xy_tracer_diffusivity means the vertical component of the diffusivity of tracers in the ocean due to lateral mixing. This quantity could appear in formulations of lateral diffusivity in which "lateral" does not mean "iso-level", e.g. it would not be used for isopycnal diffusivity. "Tracer diffusivity" means the diffusivity of heat and salinity due to motion which is not resolved on the grid scale of the model.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: diffusionCoefficient
property type: scalar

virtual salt flux correction
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The virtual_salt_flux_into_sea_water_due_to_process is the salt flux that would have the same effect on the sea surface salinity as water_flux_out_of_sea_water_due_to_process. Flux correction is also called "flux adjustment". A positive flux correction is downward i.e. added to the ocean. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: vector

virtual salt flux into sea water
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The virtual_salt_flux_into_sea_water is the salt flux that would have the same effect on the sea surface salinity as the water_flux_out_of_sea_water. It includes the effects of precipitation, evaporation, river outflow, sea-ice and any water flux relaxation(s) and correction(s) that may have been applied. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

virtual salt flux into sea water due to evaporation
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The virtual_salt_flux_into_sea_water_due_to_process is the salt flux that would have the same effect on the sea surface salinity as water_flux_out_of_sea_water_due_to_process. Evaporation is the conversion of liquid or solid into vapor. (The conversion of solid alone into vapor is called "sublimation".) In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

virtual salt flux into sea water due to newtonian relaxation
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. The virtual_salt_flux_into_sea_water_due_to_newtonian_relaxation is the salt flux that would have the same effect on the sea surface salinity as water_flux_out_of_sea_water_due_to_newtonian_relaxation. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

virtual salt flux into sea water due to rainfall
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The virtual_salt_flux_into_sea_water_due_to_process is the salt flux that would have the same effect on the sea surface salinity as water_flux_out_of_sea_water_due_to_process. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 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.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

virtual salt flux into sea water due to sea ice thermodynamics
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The virtual_salt_flux_into_sea_water_due_to_process is the salt flux that would have the same effect on the sea surface salinity as water_flux_out_of_sea_water_due_to_process. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 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. "Sea ice thermodynamics" refers to the addition or subtraction of mass due to surface and basal fluxes, i.e., due to melting, sublimation and fusion.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

virtual salt flux into sea water from rivers
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The virtual_salt_flux_into_sea_water_due_to_process is the salt flux that would have the same effect on the sea surface salinity as water_flux_out_of_sea_water_due_to_process. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

virtual temperature
type: Temperature
comment: The virtual temperature of air is the temperature at which the dry air constituent of a parcel of moist air would have the same density as the moist air at the same pressure.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
property type: scalar

visibility in air
type: Distance
comment: The visibility is the distance at which something can be seen.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: distance
is property of: air
property type: scalar

volume absorption coefficient of radiative flux in sea water
type: NumberPerLength
comment: Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient is the fractional change of radiative flux per unit path length due to the stated process. Coefficients with canonical units of m2 s-1 i.e. multiplied by density have standard names with specific_ instead of volume_. The scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient is assumed to be an integral over all wavelengths, unless a coordinate of radiation_wavelength is included to specify the wavelength.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: numberPerLength
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

volume absorption coefficient of radiative flux in sea water due to dissolved organic matter
type: NumberPerLength
comment: 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. Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient is the fractional change of radiative flux per unit path length due to the stated process. Coefficients with canonical units of m2 s-1 i.e. multiplied by density have standard names with specific_ instead of volume_. The scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient is assumed to be an integral over all wavelengths, unless a coordinate of radiation_wavelength is included to specify the wavelength.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: numberPerLength
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

volume attenuation coefficient of downwelling radiative flux in sea water
type: NumberPerLength
comment: Downwelling radiation is radiation from above. It does not mean "net downward". Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. When thought of as being incident on a surface, a radiative flux is sometimes called "irradiance". In addition, it is identical with the quantity measured by a cosine-collector light-meter and sometimes called "vector irradiance". In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient is the fractional change of radiative flux per unit path length due to the stated process. Coefficients with canonical units of m2 s-1 i.e. multiplied by density have standard names with specific_ instead of volume_. The scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient is assumed to be an integral over all wavelengths, unless a coordinate of radiation_wavelength is included to specify the wavelength. Attenuation is the sum of absorption and scattering. Attenuation is sometimes called "extinction". Also called "diffuse" attenuation, the attenuation of downwelling radiative flux refers to the decrease with decreasing height or increasing depth of the downwelling component of radiative flux, regardless of incident direction.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: numberPerLength
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

volume backwards scattering coefficient of radiative flux in sea water
type: NumberPerLength
comment: Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient is the fractional change of radiative flux per unit path length due to the stated process. Coefficients with canonical units of m2 s-1 i.e. multiplied by density have standard names with specific_ instead of volume_. The scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient is assumed to be an integral over all wavelengths, unless a coordinate of radiation_wavelength is included to specify the wavelength. Scattering of radiation is its deflection from its incident path without loss of energy. Backwards scattering refers to the sum of scattering into all backward angles i.e. scattering_angle exceeding pi/2 radians. A scattering_angle should not be specified with this quantity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: numberPerLength
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

volume beam attenuation coefficient of radiative flux in sea water
type: NumberPerLength
comment: Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient is the fractional change of radiative flux per unit path length due to the stated process. Coefficients with canonical units of m2 s-1 i.e. multiplied by density have standard names with specific_ instead of volume_. The scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient is assumed to be an integral over all wavelengths, unless a coordinate of radiation_wavelength is included to specify the wavelength. Attenuation is the sum of absorption and scattering. Attenuation is sometimes called "extinction". Beam attenuation refers to the decrease of radiative flux along the direction of the incident path. It is distinguished from attenuation of the downwelling component of radiative flux from any incident direction, also called "diffuse" attenuation.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: numberPerLength
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

volume fraction of clay in soil
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Volume fraction" is used in the construction volume_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil

volume fraction of condensed water in soil pores
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Volume fraction" is used in the construction volume_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. "Condensed water" means liquid and ice. "Volume_fraction_of_condensed_water_in_soil_pores" is the ratio of the volume of condensed water in soil pores to the volume of the pores themselves.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil pores

volume fraction of frozen water in soil
type: Dimensionless
comment: "frozen_water" means ice. "Volume fraction" is used in the construction volume_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil

volume fraction of oxygen in sea water
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Volume fraction" is used in the construction volume_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: sea water

volume fraction of sand in soil
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Volume fraction" is used in the construction volume_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil

volume fraction of silt in soil
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Volume fraction" is used in the construction volume_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil

volume fraction of condensed water in soil
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Condensed water" means liquid and ice. "Volume fraction" is used in the construction volume_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil

volume fraction of condensed water in soil at critical point
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Condensed water" means liquid and ice. "Volume fraction" is used in the construction volume_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. When soil moisture equals or exceeds the critical point evapotranspiration takes place at the potential rate and is controlled by the ambient meteorological conditions (temperature, wind, relative humidity). Evapotranspiration is the sum of evaporation and plant transpiration. Potential evapotranspiration is the rate at which evapotranspiration would occur under ambient conditions from a uniformly vegetated area when the water supply is not limiting.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil

volume fraction of condensed water in soil at field capacity
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Condensed water" means liquid and ice. "Volume fraction" is used in the construction volume_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The field capacity of soil is the maximum content of water it can retain against gravitational drainage.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil

volume fraction of condensed water in soil at wilting point
type: Dimensionless
comment: "Condensed water" means liquid and ice. "Volume fraction" is used in the construction volume_fraction_of_X_in_Y, where X is a material constituent of Y. The wilting point of soil is the water content below which plants cannot extract sufficient water to balance their loss through transpiration.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: soil

volume mixing ratio of oxygen at stp in sea water
type: Dimensionless
comment: "ratio_of_X_to_Y" means X/Y. "stp" means standard temperature (0 degC) and pressure (101325 Pa).
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: dimensionless
is property of: sea water

volume scattering coefficient of radiative flux in sea water
type: NumberPerLength
comment: Radiative flux is the sum of shortwave and longwave radiative fluxes. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The volume scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient is the fractional change of radiative flux per unit path length due to the stated process. Coefficients with canonical units of m2 s-1 i.e. multiplied by density have standard names with specific_ instead of volume_. The scattering/absorption/attenuation coefficient is assumed to be an integral over all wavelengths, unless a coordinate of radiation_wavelength is included to specify the wavelength. Scattering of radiation is its deflection from its incident path without loss of energy. The (range of) direction(s) of scattering can be specified by a coordinate of scattering_angle.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: numberPerLength
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

water content of atmosphere layer
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well. "Water" means water in all phases.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

water evaporation amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area. "Water" means water in all phases. Evaporation is the conversion of liquid or solid into vapor. (The conversion of solid alone into vapor is called "sublimation".)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
property type: scalar

water evaporation amount from canopy
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area. "Water" means water in all phases. "Canopy" means the plant or vegetation canopy. Evaporation is the conversion of liquid or solid into vapor. (The conversion of solid alone into vapor is called "sublimation".)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: canopy
property type: scalar

water evaporation flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: Water means water in all phases. Evaporation is the conversion of liquid or solid into vapor. (The conversion of solid alone into vapor is called "sublimation".) In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. Unless indicated in the cell_methods attribute, a quantity is assumed to apply to the whole area of each horizontal grid box. Previously, the qualifier where_type was used to specify that the quantity applies only to the part of the grid box of the named type. Names containing the where_type qualifier are deprecated and newly created data should use the cell_methods attribute to indicate the horizontal area to which the quantity applies.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

water evaporation flux from canopy
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Water" means water in all phases. "Canopy" means the plant or vegetation canopy. Evaporation is the conversion of liquid or solid into vapor. (The conversion of solid alone into vapor is called "sublimation".) In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. Unless indicated in the cell_methods attribute, a quantity is assumed to apply to the whole area of each horizontal grid box. Previously, the qualifier where_type was used to specify that the quantity applies only to the part of the grid box of the named type. Names containing the where_type qualifier are deprecated and newly created data should use the cell_methods attribute to indicate the horizontal area to which the quantity applies.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: canopy
property type: scalar

water evaporation flux from soil
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Water" means water in all phases. Evaporation is the conversion of liquid or solid into vapor. (The conversion of solid alone into vapor is called "sublimation".) In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: soil
property type: scalar

water flux correction
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Water" means water in all phases. Flux correction is also called "flux adjustment". A positive flux correction is downward i.e. added to the ocean. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: vector

water flux into sea water
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Water" means water in all phases. The water flux into sea water is the freshwater entering as a result of precipitation, evaporation, river inflow, sea ice effects and water flux relaxation and correction (if applied). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

water flux into sea water due to sea ice thermodynamics
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The water flux into sea water is the freshwater entering as a result of precipitation, evaporation, river inflow, sea ice effects and water flux correction (if applied). In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. 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. "Sea ice thermodynamics" refers to the addition or subtraction of mass due to surface and basal fluxes, i.e., due to melting, sublimation and fusion.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

water flux into sea water from icebergs
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The water flux into sea water is the freshwater entering as a result of precipitation, evaporation, river inflow, sea ice effects and water flux correction (if applied). The water flux into sea water from icebergs is due to the melting of the iceberg. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

water flux into sea water from rivers
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Water" means water in all phases. The water flux or volume transport into sea water from rivers is the inflow to the ocean, often applied to the surface in ocean models. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

water flux into sea water from rivers and surface downward water flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Water" means water in all phases, including frozen i.e. ice and snow. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). The surface water flux is the result of precipitation and evaporation. The water flux into sea water is the freshwater entering as a result of precipitation, evaporation, river inflow, sea ice effects and water flux correction (if applied). The water flux or volume transport into sea water from rivers is the inflow to the ocean, often applied to the surface in ocean models. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

water flux into sea water without flux correction
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: Water means water in all phases. The water_flux_into_sea_water_without_flux_correction is the freshwater entering as a result of precipitation, evaporation, river inflow and sea ice effects. The total water flux including any flux relaxation(s) or correction(s) is described by the standard name water_flux_into_sea_water. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

water flux out of sea ice and sea water
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Water" means water in all phases. The water_flux_out_of_sea_ice_and_sea_water is the freshwater leaving the ocean as a result of precipitation, evaporation, river outflow and any water flux relaxation(s) and correction(s) that may have been applied. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea ice and sea water
property type: vector

water flux out of sea water
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: The quantity water_flux_out_of_sea_water is the quantity with standard name water_flux_into_sea_water multiplied by -1. "Water" means water in all phases. The water flux out of sea water is the freshwater leaving as a result of precipitation, evaporation, river outflow, sea-ice and any water flux relaxation(s) and correction(s) that may have been applied. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

water flux out of sea water due to newtonian relaxation
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. The water_flux_out_of_sea_water_due_to_newtonian_relaxation is the freshwater leaving as a result of the Newtonian relaxation of the sea surface salinity. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

water flux out of sea water due to sea ice thermodynamics
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: 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. "Water" means water in all phases. The water flux out of sea water is the freshwater leaving the sea water. "Sea ice thermodynamics" refers to the addition or subtraction of sea ice mass due to surface and basal fluxes. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

water potential evaporation amount
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Amount" means mass per unit area. "Water" means water in all phases. Evaporation is the conversion of liquid or solid into vapor. (The conversion of solid alone into vapor is called "sublimation".) Potential evaporation is the rate at which evaporation would take place under unaltered ambient conditions (temperature, relative humidity, wind, etc.) if the supply of water were unlimited, as if from an open water surface.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
property type: scalar

water potential evaporation flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Water" means water in all phases. Evaporation is the conversion of liquid or solid into vapor. (The conversion of solid alone into vapor is called "sublimation".) Potential evaporation is the rate at which evaporation would take place under unaltered ambient conditions (temperature, relative humidity, wind, etc.) if the supply of water were unlimited, as if from an open water surface. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

water sublimation flux
type: MassPerTimePerArea
comment: "Water" means water in all phases. Sublimation is the conversion of solid into vapor. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: massPerTimePerArea
property type: scalar

water vapor content of atmosphere layer
type: SurfaceDensity
comment: "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. "Layer" means any layer with upper and lower boundaries that have constant values in some vertical coordinate. There must be a vertical coordinate variable indicating the extent of the layer(s). If the layers are model layers, the vertical coordinate can be model_level_number, but it is recommended to specify a physical coordinate (in a scalar or auxiliary coordinate variable) as well.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: surfaceDensity
is property of: atmosphere layer
property type: scalar

water vapor pressure
type: StressOrPressure
comment: Vapor pressure is the partial pressure of a constituent of air, such as water, which exists as liquid or solid under "normal" conditions. "Water" is specified when the term is being applied to water.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: pressure

water vapor saturation deficit
type: StressOrPressure
comment: Water vapor saturation deficit is the difference between the saturation water vapor pressure and the actual water vapor pressure.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: stressOrPressure
property type: scalar

water volume transport into sea water from rivers
type: VolumeFlowRate
comment: "Water" means water in all phases. The water flux or volume transport into sea water from rivers is the inflow to the ocean, often applied to the surface in ocean models.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: volumeFlowRate
is property of: sea water
property type: vector

wet bulb temperature
type: Temperature
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: temperature
property type: scalar

wind from direction
type: Angle
comment: Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.) In meteorological reports, the direction of the wind vector is usually (but not always) given as the direction from which it is blowing (wind_from_direction) (westerly, northerly, etc.). In other contexts, such as atmospheric modelling, it is often natural to give the direction in the usual manner of vectors as the heading or the direction to which it is blowing (wind_to_direction) (eastward, southward, etc.) "from_direction" is used in the construction X_from_direction and indicates the direction from which the velocity vector of X is coming.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
is property of: wind
property type: vector

wind mixing energy flux into sea water
type: EnergyFlux
comment: Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.) In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: energyFlux
is property of: sea water
property type: scalar

wind speed
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: Speed is the magnitude of velocity. Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.) The wind speed is the magnitude of the wind velocity.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: speed
is property of: wind
property type: scalar

wind speed of gust
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: Speed is the magnitude of velocity. Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.) The wind speed is the magnitude of the wind velocity. A gust is a sudden brief period of high wind speed. In an observed timeseries of wind speed, the gust wind speed can be indicated by a cell_methods of maximum for the time-interval. In an atmospheric model which has a parametrised calculation of gustiness, the gust wind speed may be separately diagnosed from the wind speed.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: speed
is property of: wind
property type: scalar

wind to direction
type: Angle
comment: Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.) In meteorological reports, the direction of the wind vector is usually (but not always) given as the direction from which it is blowing (wind_from_direction) (westerly, northerly, etc.). In other contexts, such as atmospheric modelling, it is often natural to give the direction in the usual manner of vectors as the heading or the direction to which it is blowing (wind_to_direction) (eastward, southward, etc.) "to_direction" is used in the construction X_to_direction and indicates the direction towards which the velocity vector of X is headed.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
is property of: wind
property type: vector

x wind
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, when this is not true longitude, positive with increasing x. Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: wind
property type: vector

y wind
type: VelocityOrSpeed
comment: "y" indicates a vector component along the grid y-axis, when this is not true latitude, positive with increasing y. Wind is defined as a two-dimensional (horizontal) air velocity vector, with no vertical component. (Vertical motion in the atmosphere has the standard name upward_air_velocity.)
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: velocityOrSpeed
is property of: wind
property type: vector

zenith angle
type: Angle
comment: Zenith angle is the angle to the local vertical; a value of zero is directly overhead.
source: Climate and Forecast (CF)
general quantity kind: angle
property type: scalar