Review of the global models used within phase 1 of the Chemistry–Climate Model Initiative (CCMI)
We present an overview of state-of-the-art chemistry–climate and chemistry transport models that are used within phase 1 of the Chemistry–Climate Model Initiative (<span style="" class="text">CCMI-1</span>). The CCMI aims to conduct a detailed evaluation of participat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2017-02-01
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| Series: | Geoscientific Model Development |
| Online Access: | http://www.geosci-model-dev.net/10/639/2017/gmd-10-639-2017.pdf |
| Summary: | We present an overview of state-of-the-art chemistry–climate and chemistry
transport models that are used within phase 1 of the Chemistry–Climate
Model Initiative (<span style="" class="text">CCMI-1</span>). The CCMI aims to conduct a detailed
evaluation of participating models using process-oriented diagnostics derived
from observations in order to gain confidence in the models' projections of
the stratospheric ozone layer, tropospheric composition, air quality, where
applicable global climate change, and the interactions between them.
Interpretation of these diagnostics requires detailed knowledge of the
radiative, chemical, dynamical, and physical processes incorporated in the
models. Also an understanding of the degree to which <span style="" class="text">CCMI-1</span>
recommendations for simulations have been followed is necessary to understand
model responses to anthropogenic and
natural forcing and also to explain inter-model differences. This becomes
even more important given the ongoing development and the ever-growing
complexity of these models. This paper also provides an overview of the
available <span style="" class="text">CCMI-1</span> simulations with the aim of informing CCMI data users. |
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| ISSN: | 1991-959X 1991-9603 |