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Parameter surface_​downward_​heat_​flux_​in_​air

Properties

Properties of the parameter surface_​downward_​heat_​flux_​in_​air
Name surface_downward_heat_flux_in_air
Description 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.
AMIP code (Library of AMIP Data Transmission Standards) hfns
GRIB code not specified

Source

The parameter was taken from the NetCDF CF Metadata Convention.


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