diff --git a/cu_ntiedtke.F90 b/cu_ntiedtke.F90
index e1d266d..658bd65 100644
--- a/cu_ntiedtke.F90
+++ b/cu_ntiedtke.F90
@@ -75,8 +75,8 @@ module cu_ntiedtke
 
 
 !=================================================================================================================
-!>\section arg_table_cu_ntiedtke_init
-!!\html\include cu_ntiedtke_init.html
+!> \section arg_table_cu_ntiedtke_init
+!! \htmlinclude cu_ntiedtke_init.html
 !!
  subroutine cu_ntiedtke_init(con_cp,con_rd,con_rv,con_xlv,con_xls,con_xlf,con_grav,errmsg,errflg)
 !=================================================================================================================
@@ -123,8 +123,8 @@ subroutine cu_ntiedtke_init(con_cp,con_rd,con_rv,con_xlv,con_xls,con_xlf,con_gra
  end subroutine cu_ntiedtke_init
 
 !=================================================================================================================
-!>\section arg_table_cu_ntiedtke_finalize
-!!\html\include cu_ntiedtke_finalize.html
+!> \section arg_table_cu_ntiedtke_finalize
+!! \htmlinclude cu_ntiedtke_finalize.html
 !!
  subroutine cu_ntiedtke_finalize(errmsg,errflg)
 !=================================================================================================================
@@ -141,8 +141,8 @@ subroutine cu_ntiedtke_finalize(errmsg,errflg)
  end subroutine cu_ntiedtke_finalize
 
 !=================================================================================================================
-!>\section arg_table_cu_ntiedtke_run
-!!\html\include cu_ntiedtke_run.html
+!> \section arg_table_cu_ntiedtke_run
+!! \htmlinclude cu_ntiedtke_run.html
 !!
 !     level 1 subroutine 'cu_ntiedkte_run'
       subroutine cu_ntiedtke_run(pu,pv,pt,pqv,pqc,pqi,pqvf,ptf,poz,pzz,pomg, &
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ subroutine cu_ntiedtke_run(pu,pv,pt,pqv,pqc,pqi,pqvf,ptf,poz,pzz,pomg, &
 
 !--- input arguments:
       integer,intent(in):: lq,km,km1
-      integer,intent(in),dimension(:):: lndj
+      real,intent(in),dimension(:):: lndj !WL:2024 changed from integer to real, since the type of this variable diffs from the rest of the mesoscale_reference suite
 
       real(kind=kind_phys),intent(in):: dt
       real(kind=kind_phys),intent(in),dimension(:):: dx
@@ -411,7 +411,7 @@ subroutine cumastrn  &
 
 !--- input arguments:
       integer,intent(in):: klev,klon,klevp1,klevm1
-      integer,intent(in),dimension(klon):: lndj
+      real,intent(in),dimension(klon):: lndj !WL:2024 changed from integer to real, since the type of this variable diffs from the rest of the mesoscale_reference suite
 
       real(kind=kind_phys),intent(in):: ztmst
       real(kind=kind_phys),intent(in),dimension(klon):: dx
@@ -1271,7 +1271,7 @@ subroutine cutypen &
 
 !--- input arguments:
       integer,intent(in):: klon,klev,klevp1,klevm1
-      integer,intent(in),dimension(klon):: lndj
+      real,intent(in),dimension(klon):: lndj !WL:2024 changed from integer to real, since the type of this variable diffs from the rest of the mesoscale_reference suite
 
       real(kind=kind_phys),intent(in),dimension(klon):: qfx,hfx
       real(kind=kind_phys),intent(in),dimension(klon,klev):: pap,pgeo
@@ -1837,7 +1837,7 @@ subroutine cuascn &
 
 !--- input arguments:
       integer,intent(in):: klev,klon,klevp1,klevm1
-      integer,intent(in),dimension(klon):: lndj
+      real,intent(in),dimension(klon):: lndj !WL:2024 changed from integer to real, since the type of this variable diffs from the rest of the mesoscale_reference suite
       integer,intent(in),dimension(klon):: klwmin
       integer,intent(in),dimension(klon):: kdpl
 
@@ -2359,7 +2359,7 @@ subroutine cudlfsn   &
       logical,intent(in),dimension(klon):: ldcum
 
       integer,intent(in):: klev
-      integer,intent(in),dimension(klon):: lndj
+      real,intent(in),dimension(klon):: lndj !WL:2024 changed from integer to real, since the type of this variable diffs from the rest of the mesoscale_reference suite
       integer,intent(in),dimension(klon):: kcbot,kctop
 
       real(kind=kind_phys),intent(in),dimension(klon):: pmfub
@@ -2814,7 +2814,7 @@ subroutine cuflxn &
       logical,intent(in),dimension(klon):: ldcum
 
       integer,intent(in):: klev
-      integer,intent(in),dimension(klon):: lndj
+      real,intent(in),dimension(klon):: lndj !WL:2024 changed from integer to real, since the type of this variable diffs from the rest of the mesoscale_reference suite
       integer,intent(in),dimension(klon):: kcbot,kctop,kdtop
 
       real(kind=kind_phys),intent(in):: ztmst
diff --git a/cu_ntiedtke.meta b/cu_ntiedtke.meta
index 36cd414..d7f4543 100644
--- a/cu_ntiedtke.meta
+++ b/cu_ntiedtke.meta
@@ -1,18 +1,19 @@
-NOTES:
-[pap] : mean layer hydrostatic pressure.
-[paph]: hydrostatic air pressure at model layer interfaces.
-[pqvf]: dynamic tendency plus PBL tendency.
-[ptf] : dynamic tendency plus PBL tendency plus radiative tendencies.
-[pqv] : water vapor mixing ratio and not specific humidity.
-
+#NOTES:
+#[pap] : mean layer hydrostatic pressure.
+#[paph]: hydrostatic air pressure at model layer interfaces.
+#[pqvf]: dynamic tendency plus PBL tendency.
+#[ptf] : dynamic tendency plus PBL tendency plus radiative tendencies.
+#[pqv] : water vapor mixing ratio and not specific humidity.
+#
 [ccpp-table-properties]
   name = cu_ntiedtke
   type = scheme
-  dependencies = ../ccpp_kind_types.F
+  dependencies = ../hooks/mmm_kinds.F90
+  # dependencies = ../ccpp_kind_types.F90
 
 ########################################################################
 [ccpp-arg-table]
-  name = cu_ntietdke_init
+  name = cu_ntiedtke_init
   type = scheme
 [con_cp]
   standard_name = specific_heat_of_dry_air_at_constant_pressure
@@ -21,55 +22,54 @@ NOTES:
   dimensions = ()
   type = real | kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [con_rd]
-  standard_name = gas_constant_dry_air
-  long_name = gas constant dry air
+  standard_name = gas_constant_of_dry_air
+  long_name = ideal gas constant for dry air
   units = J kg-1 K-1
   dimensions = ()
-  type = real | kind = kind_phys
+  type = real
+  kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [con_rv]
   standard_name = gas_constant_water_vapor
-  long_name = gas constant water vapor
-  units = J kg-1 K-1 
+  long_name = ideal gas constant for water vapor
+  units = J kg-1 K-1
   dimensions = ()
-  type = real | kind = kind_phys
+  type = real
+  kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [con_xlv]
   standard_name = latent_heat_of_vaporization_of_water_at_0C
-  long_name = latent heat of vaporization of water at 0C
-  units = J kg-1 
+  long_name = latent heat of evaporation/condensation
+  units = J kg-1
   dimensions = ()
-  type = real | kind = kind_phys
+  type = real
+  kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [con_xls]
-  standard_name = latent_heat_of_sublimation_of_water_at_0C
-  long_name = latent heat of sublimation of water at 0C 
-  units = J kg-1 
+  standard_name = latent_heat_of_sublimation_of_ice_snow_at_0C
+  long_name = latent heat of sublimation of snow/ice at 0C
+  units = J kg-1
   dimensions = ()
-  type = real | kind = kind_phys
+  type = real
+  kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [con_xlf]
   standard_name = latent_heat_of_fusion_of_water_at_0C
-  long_name = latent heat of fusion of water at 0C
+  long_name = latent heat of fusion
   units = J kg-1
   dimensions = ()
-  type = real | kind = kind_phys
+  type = real
+  kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [con_grav]
   standard_name = gravitational_acceleration
   long_name = gravitational acceleration
   units = m s-2
   dimensions = ()
-  type = real | kind = kind_phys
+  type = real
+  kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [errmsg]
   standard_name = ccpp_error_message
   long_name = error message for error handling in CCPP
@@ -78,7 +78,6 @@ NOTES:
   type = character
   kind = len=*
   intent = out
-  optional = F
 [errflg]
   standard_name = ccpp_error_code
   long_name = error code for error handling in CCPP
@@ -86,11 +85,10 @@ NOTES:
   dimensions = ()
   type = integer
   intent = out
-  optional = F
 
 ########################################################################
 [ccpp-arg-table]
-  name = cu_ntietdke_finalize
+  name = cu_ntiedtke_finalize
   type = scheme
 [errmsg]
   standard_name = ccpp_error_message
@@ -100,7 +98,6 @@ NOTES:
   type = character
   kind = len=*
   intent = out
-  optional = F
 [errflg]
   standard_name = ccpp_error_code
   long_name = error code for error handling in CCPP
@@ -108,39 +105,35 @@ NOTES:
   dimensions = ()
   type = integer
   intent = out
-  optional = F
 
 ########################################################################
 [ccpp-arg-table]
   name = cu_ntiedtke_run
   type = scheme
 [pu]
-  standard_name = x_wind
-  long_name = x component of layer wind
+  standard_name = x_wind_of_new_state
+  long_name = updated x-direction wind
   units = m s-1
   dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent,vertical_layer_dimension)
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = inout
-  optional = F
 [pv]
-  standard_name = y_wind
-  long_name = y component of layer wind
+  standard_name = y_wind_of_new_state
+  long_name = updated y-direction wind
   units = m s-1
   dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent,vertical_layer_dimension)
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = inout
-  optional = F
 [pt]
-  standard_name = air_temperature
-  long_name = layer mean air temperature
+  standard_name = air_temperature_of_new_state
+  long_name = updated temperature
   units = K
   dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent,vertical_layer_dimension)
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = inout
-  optional = F
 [pqv]
   standard_name = water_vapor_mixing_ratio
   long_name = water vapor mixing ratio
@@ -149,33 +142,32 @@ NOTES:
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = inout
-  optional = F
+  optional = T
 [pqc]
-  standard_name = cloud_condensed_water_mixing_ratio
-  long_name = cloud condensed water mixing ratio
+  standard_name = cloud_condensed_water_mixing_ratio_convective_transport_tracer
+  long_name = ratio of mass of cloud water to mass of dry air plus vapor (without condensates) in the convectively transported tracer array
   units = kg kg-1
   dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent,vertical_layer_dimension)
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = inout
-  optional = F
 [pqi]
-  standard_name = ice_water_mixing_ratio
-  long_name = ice water mixing ratio
+  standard_name = ice_water_mixing_ratio_convective_transport_tracer
+  long_name = ratio of mass of ice water to mass of dry air plus vapor (without condensates) in the convectively transported tracer array
   units = kg kg-1
   dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent,vertical_layer_dimension)
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = inout
-  optional = F
 [pqvf]
-  standard_name = tendendy_of_water_vapor_mixing_ratio
+  standard_name = tendendy_of_water_vapor_mixing_ratio_due_to_nonphysics
   long_name = moisture tendency due to dynamics only
   units = kg kg-1 s-1
   dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent,vertical_layer_dimension)
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
+  optional = T
 [ptf]
   standard_name = tendency_of_air_temperature_due_to_nonphysics
   long_name = temperature tendency due to dynamics only
@@ -184,24 +176,24 @@ NOTES:
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
+  optional = T
 [poz]
-  standard_name = geopotential
-  long_name = geopotential at model layer centers
-  units = m2 s-2
+  standard_name = geopotential_height
+  long_name = geopotential height at model layer centers
+  units = m
   dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent,vertical_layer_dimension)
   type = real
-  kind = kind_phys
-  intent = in 
-  optional = F
+  intent = in
+  optional = T
 [pzz]
-  standard_name = geopotential_at_interface
-  long_name = geopotential at model layer interfaces
-  units = m2 s-2
+  standard_name = geopotential_height_at_interface
+  long_name = geopotential height at model layer interfaces
+  units = m
   dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent,vertical_interface_dimension)
   type = real
-  kind = kind_phys 
+  kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
+  optional = T
 [pomg]
   standard_name = lagrangian_tendency_of_air_pressure
   long_name = layer mean vertical velocity
@@ -210,7 +202,6 @@ NOTES:
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [pap]
   standard_name = air_pressure
   long_name = mean layer pressure
@@ -219,7 +210,6 @@ NOTES:
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [paph]
   standard_name = air_pressure_at_interface
   long_name = air pressure at model layer interfaces
@@ -228,7 +218,6 @@ NOTES:
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [evap]
   standard_name = kinematic_surface_upward_latent_heat_flux
   long_name = kinematic surface upward latent heat flux
@@ -237,7 +226,7 @@ NOTES:
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
+  optional = T
 [hfx]
   standard_name = kinematic_surface_upward_sensible_heat_flux
   long_name = kinematic surface upward sensible heat flux
@@ -246,64 +235,61 @@ NOTES:
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
+  optional = T
 [zprecc]
-  standard_name = lwe_thickness_of_deep_convective_precipitation_amount
-  long_name = deep convective rainfall amount on physics timestep
-  units = m
+  standard_name = lwe_thickness_of_deep_convective_precipitation_amount_in_mm
+  long_name = deep convective rainfall amount on physics timestep in mm
+  units = mm
   dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent)
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = out
 [lndj]
-  standard_name = sea_land_ice_mask
-  long_name = landmask: sea/land=0/1
-  units = none
-  dimensions = (horizontal_dimension)
-  type = integer
+  standard_name = sea_land_ice_mask_mmm
+  long_name = sea/land/ice mask mmm
+  units = flag
+  dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent)
+  type = real
+  kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
+  optional = T
 [lq]
-  standard_name = horizontal_dimension
-  long_name = size of horizontal dimension
+  standard_name = horizontal_loop_extent
+  long_name = horizontal loop extent
   units = count
   dimensions = ()
   type = integer
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [km]
   standard_name = vertical_layer_dimension
-  long_name = inumber of vertical layers
+  long_name = number of vertical levels
   units = count
   dimensions = ()
   type = integer
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [km1]
   standard_name = vertical_interface_dimension
-  long_name = number of vertical interfaces
+  long_name = number of vertical levels plus one
   units = count
   dimensions = ()
   type = integer
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [dt]
   standard_name = timestep_for_physics
-  long_name = time step for physics
+  long_name = physics timestep
   units = s
   dimensions = ()
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [dx]
-  standard_name = grid_distance
-  long_name = grid distance
-  units = m  
-  dimensions = ()
-  type = real | kind = kind_phys
+  standard_name = characteristic_grid_lengthscale
+  long_name = relative dx for the grid cell
+  units = m
+  dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent)
+  type = real
+  kind = kind_phys
   intent = in
-  optional = F
 [errmsg]
   standard_name = ccpp_error_message
   long_name = error message for error handling in CCPP
@@ -312,7 +298,6 @@ NOTES:
   type = character
   kind = len=*
   intent = out
-  optional = F
 [errflg]
   standard_name = ccpp_error_code
   long_name = error code for error handling in CCPP
@@ -320,7 +305,4 @@ NOTES:
   dimensions = ()
   type = integer
   intent = out
-  optional = F
-
 ########################################################################
-