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@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ You can also [generate global inputs using Python (see python/global_data_proces
 | `time_start`    | Start/initial time stamp in YYYY-MM-DD-HH:MM:SS.SSSS for simulation/observation inputs  |
 | `time_end`      | End time stamp in YYYY-MM-DD-HH:MM:SS.SSSS for simulation/observation inputs       |
 | `ntime`         | Number of time steps for simulation/observation inputs                             |
-| `time_intvl`    | Integer time interval for simulation/observation inputs in seconds (default = 3600) |
+| `time_intvl`    | Integer time interval for simulation/observation input time steps in seconds (default = 3600) |
 | `nlat`          | number of latitude cells (must match # of LAT in `file_vars` above)                |
 | `nlon`          | number of longitude cells (must match # of LON in `file_vars` above)               |
 | `modlays`       | number of model (below and above canopy) layers                                    |