MetOffice / MetOffice/lfric_apps

Output files Time is not a Dimension Coordinate

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Description

### Are there any linked Issues or Pull Requests?

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### Brief description

The time coordinate isn't always a dimension coord in LFRic. Generally it is not

the I/O system tends to define a dimension called `time_counter` but a coordinate of `time_instant`
```CF
double time_instant(time_counter) ;
```

This is valid CF, but there are semantic difference between this and a dimension coordinate.
This issue shall explore potential for change, effort and impact. This is not infinitely configurable with XIOS.

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Research direction

Start by examining how LFRic output files define the time_counter dimension and time_instant coordinate, then review the relevant XIOS configuration and CF semantics. Determine whether changing the representation is feasible, what output and compatibility impacts it has, and record a clear recommendation or implementation scope.

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Assessment

Tech stack
fortran
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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