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Parameter surface_​snow_​sublimation_​heat_​flux

Properties

Properties of the parameter surface_​snow_​sublimation_​heat_​flux
Name surface_snow_sublimation_heat_flux
Description 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.
AMIP code (Library of AMIP Data Transmission Standards) not specified
GRIB code not specified

Source

The parameter was taken from the NetCDF CF Metadata Convention.


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