DRAFT: Refactor C3P and introduce CCPP interface with MPAS compatibility; migrate to submodule

[lisa-bengtsson]

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Description:

This PR introduces a major refactoring of the community convective cloud parameterization (C3P), including a new CCPP-facing interface that is compatible with shared MPAS code. As part of this effort, the codebase is migrated from a subdirectory into a standalone repository.

Commit Message:

  * UFSATM - 
    * ccpp-physics - C3 refactoring - create new CCPP-facing interface compatible with new shared MPAS code. Move to stand alone submodule
      *C3 - 

Priority:

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Git Tracking

UFSWM:

• Closes # Refactor C3P and introduce CCPP interface with MPAS compatibility; migrate to submodule #3220

Sub component Pull Requests:

• UFSATM: Refactor C3P and introduce CCPP interface with MPAS compatibility; migrate to submodule NOAA-EMC/ufsatm#1104
  • ccpp-physics: Refactor C3P and introduce CCPP interface with MPAS compatibility; migrate to submodule ccpp-physics#373
    *C3: Refactor C3P and introduce CCPP interface with MPAS compatibility; migrate to submodule c3#2

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Changes

Regression Test Changes (Please commit test_changes.list):

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Testing Log:

• RDHPCS
  • Orion
  • Hercules
  • GaeaC6
  • Derecho
  • Ursa
• WCOSS2
  • Dogwood/Cactus
  • Acorn
• CI
• opnReqTest (complete task if unnecessary)