[CF-metadata] Recommendation for use of standard_name attribute

From: Rosalyn Hatcher <r.s.hatcher>
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:43:15 +0100

Chris Webster wrote:
> Can I get a clarification:
>
> Is it considered ok to use both long_name *and* standard_name for a
> variable?
>
Yes it is fine to have both long_name and standard_name for data variables.

Ros.

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