If there is no standard_name for your variable, the CF conventions
recommend (do not require) that you set the long_name attribute
(conventions document section 3.2, conformance document section 3)
- Jeff
On 11/15/13 9:13 AM, Jonathan Gregory wrote:
> Dear Thomas
>
>> Our team was under the impression that standard names were required for CF compliance.
> Jim's correct that standard_names are optional.
>
> The flag_meanings and flag_values attributes may be useful with your data, to
> make them more self-describing. Those attributes are a way to provide the
> translation of your codes into language.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Jonathan
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