1.2 MIP Variable: Momentum Flux (tau)

Record Label : tau

Record Title : Momentum Flux

CF Standard Name : magnitude_of_surface_downward_stress

Units of Measure : N m-2

Record Description : module of the momentum lost by the atmosphere to the surface.

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Notes on Provenance of Variable Specifications : CMIP6 endorsement [LS3MIP]

Record Identifier : 590e6e4c-9e49-11e5-803c-0d0b866b59f3

MIP Defining this Variable : LS3MIP

Link to Units section : npm2

CMOR Variable : Momentum Flux