Climate and Forecast Standard Names
type: ConceptScheme
has top concept: lwe_thickness_of_stratiform_precipitation_amount

lwe_thickness_of_stratiform_precipitation_amount
type: Concept
replaces: lwe thickness of large scale precipitation amount
source: cf-standard-name-table.html
definition: The construction lwe_thickness_of_X_amount or _content means the vertical extent of a layer of liquid water having the same mass per unit area. Stratiform precipitation, whether liquid or frozen, is precipitation that formed in stratiform cloud. "Precipitation" in the earth's atmosphere means precipitation of water in all phases. The abbreviation "lwe" means liquid water equivalent.
in scheme: Climate and Forecast Standard Names
note: Mapping to be determined
top concept of: Climate and Forecast Standard Names