LATS parameter tables:

LATS maintains an internal parameter table that prescribes variable names, description, units, datatype, basic structure (e.g., upper air or surface), and compression (GRIB options). These descriptors are inferred from the parameter name only, and thus most of the metadata needed to write GRIB and/or netCDF data are located in the parameter table to simplify the API. An option is provided to override the internal table with an external parameter file. This option will be exercised as parameter tables are developed for different projects. Variable names used in "official" LATS parameter tables (posted here, in support of projects managed by PCMDI) will adhere to the PCMDI variable naming conventions. Quality control (QC) marks are included in some tables to help the user ensure that their data is being written properly.

LATS parameter table man page
AMIP2 LATS parameter file - includes quality control checks for a few basic fields* (updated 12/18/98)
AMIP2 LATS parameter file - includes quality control checks for many fields* (updated 12/18/98)
CMIP LATS parameter file (25 March 97 - beta version)
SMIP2 LATS parameter file

* QC marks are based on NCEP reanalysis, and are meant to aid users in finding problems with their data, not evaluate model performance. Refer to the LATS documentation and man page for details on QC usage.