1.8 CF Standard Names: Surface Downward X Stress (surface_downward_x_stress)

Record Label : surface_downward_x_stress

Record Title : Surface Downward X Stress

CF Standard Name : surface_downward_x_stress

Record Description : The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, positive with increasing x. "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward).

Canonical Units : Pa

MIP Variable : X-Component of Atmospheric Stress on Sea Ice