Dear Tomas

> u and v components of momentum fluxes due to vertical 
> diffusion (rho*u'w' and rho*v'w').
> 
> I checked the CF list and found the following two possible naming 
> alternatives:
> 
> 1) downward_eastward_momentum_flux_in_air_due_to_diffusion [Pa]
>    downward_northward_momentum_flux_in_air_due_to_diffusion [Pa]
> 
> 2) atmosphere_eastward_stress_due_to_diffusion [Pa]
>    atmosphere_northward_stress_due_to_diffusion [Pa]

If it's a flux that you want, I think (1) is the right choice.
(2) is more intended for the difference in flux, corresponding to
an acceleration.

Best wishes

Jonathan
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