CDC has standard variable abbreviations for most climate-related variables that should be used where possible. The type for attributes is character except as noted. Same type as unpacked values. Same type as unpacked values. Type is short.
Type is short.
Where possible, the units should follow the Unidata udunits standard . This could be used for labelling plots, for example. If present for a variable, this number is to be added to the data after it is read by the application that accesses the data. If present for a variable, the data are to be multiplied by this factor after the data are read by the application that accesses the data. The valid units for time are listed in the Unidata udunits standard .