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| 9.0 | CF Conventions Overview The CF Conventions are becoming a widely used standard for atmospheric, ocean, and climate data. | 
| 9.1 | Principles The CF conventions follow five general principles. | 
| 9.2 | Coverage An effort is currently underway to expand the coverage of CF conventions. | 
| 9.3 | CF Standard Names The CF Standard Name Table currently includes over 800 entries. | 
| 9.4 | Governance A Community governance structure is now established for maintaining and advancing the CF conventions. |