Record Label : toa_cloud_radiative_effect
Record Title : Toa Cloud Radiative Effect
CF Standard Name : toa_cloud_radiative_effect
Record Description : The abbreviation "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. A positive radiative forcing or radiative effect is equivalent to a downward radiative flux and contributes to a warming of the earth system.
Canonical Units : W m-2