[CF-metadata] Standardizing how ensemble (realization) axes are encoded

From: Jonathan Gregory <j.m.gregory>
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:30:05 +0000

Dear Steve et al.

> I support the idea that the term "ensemble" be allowed (by whatever
> machinery) as an alias for "realization".

It'd be fine to have an standard_name alias, I agree, but I think it should be
"ensemble_member", not "ensemble". The ensemble is the collection of members
(aka realizations).

> axis="E" also seems like an appropriate step to maintain consistency
> with other well known axis types, given the high likelihood that
> ensemble axes will become commonplace in the future.

That would require a change to the convention to be proposed on a trac ticket
by someone.

Best wishes

Jonathan
Received on Fri Nov 15 2013 - 11:30:05 GMT