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downward_x_stress_at_sea_water_surface  

Definition

  • "Downward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed downward (negative upward). "x" indicates a vector component along the grid x-axis, positive with increasing x. A downward x stress is a downward flux of momentum towards the positive direction of the model's x-axis. The phrase "sea water surface" means the upper boundary of the liquid portion of an ocean or sea, including the boundary to floating ice if present.

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  • Mapping to be determined

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https://vocab.met.no/CFSTDN/downward_x_stress_at_sea_water_surface

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