Standard names: rename water_flux_correction

[taylor13]

In the description of water_flux_correction, it states "A positive flux correction is downward i.e. added to the ocean." This is clear but the direction of other fluxes is indicated in the standard_name itself (using terms such as "upward", "upwelling", "downward", etc.). Other CF names take the more explicit form water_flux_into_sea_water_due_to_X (e.g., water_flux_into_sea_water_due_to_surface_drainage) or water_flux_into_sea_water_from_X (e.g., water_flux_into_sea_water_from_land_ice).

For clarity I suggest the current standard_name (water_flux_correction) be made an alias for a new standard_name: water_flux_into_sea_water_due_to_correction.

(This variable is used in the CMIP data archive, so there is a use case calling for improving clarity.)

[JonathanGregory]

Although it repeats "flux" I think water_flux_into_sea_water_due_to_flux_correction would be clearer, because "flux correction" is the name of the method, while "correction" is generic. Avoiding repetition, it could be "flux adjustment", which equally has been used. There is also a standard name heat_flux_correction. Should it be similar treated?

[taylor13]

I'd be happy with any of the proposed options, but to my ear (as trained by past usage) I like best water_flux_into_sea_water_due_to_flux_adjustment and heat_flux_into_sea_water_due_to_flux_adjustment . The old names would become aliases, right?

[JonathanGregory]

I agree with your preferences, Karl. Yes, the old names would become aliases.

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[feggleton]

Hi @JonathanGregory @taylor13, I'm happy with this clarification change to both existing names, which will create aliases.

I have added this common phrase to the description: The specification of a physical process by the phrase "dueto" process means that the quantity named is a single term in a sum of terms which together compose the general quantity named by omitting the phrase.

I have added to the editor and marked as accepted due to the time which has passed with no comment, this can then go into the next update. If you do not agree then let me know.

[japamment]

I am closing this ticket now as the changes have been agreed and published in V83 of the standard name table.