[CF-metadata] new standard names for momentum fluxes

From: Tomas Kral <tomas.kral>
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:21:50 +0000

Dear all,

I'd like to propose two variable names to be included in the CF standard
  name table for u and v components of momentum fluxes due to vertical
diffusion (rho*u'w' and rho*v'w'). These two variables are part of
diagnostic output of IFS model at ECMWF and they are required for the
CEOP Phase II project.

I checked the CF list and found the following two possible naming
alternatives:

1) downward_eastward_momentum_flux_in_air_due_to_diffusion [Pa]
    downward_northward_momentum_flux_in_air_due_to_diffusion [Pa]

2) atmosphere_eastward_stress_due_to_diffusion [Pa]
    atmosphere_northward_stress_due_to_diffusion [Pa]

Please let me know your comments.

Kind regards,
Tomas
Received on Tue Mar 16 2010 - 13:21:50 GMT