NeoGen
06-30-2010, 04:09 PM
The old days of Climate prediction are over... now comes a new generation! :)
Two very popular models are essentially retiring today - HadSM3 and HadAM3P.
Since the dawn of ClimatePrediction.net, HadSM3, an atmospheric general circulation model with a simple one-layer "slab" ocean, has been leading the forefront research of atmospheric parameters. Thanks to enduring popularity, we have acquired a vast knowledge, and the time has come to give way to a fast climate model with 3-D oceans, FAMOUS.
HadAM3P, a high-resolution atmosphere only model with prescribed sea surface temperature, is also removed from the ClimatePrediction.net task queue. This will soon be replaced by a new hybrid model. It consists of an improved version of HadAM3P global model and a higher resolution regional model for a small part of the globe.
There is no need to stop already downloaded model runs; we will continue to retrieve all data for further analyses
For the time being, the fast coupled model, FAMOUS, with new graphics will be distributed through ClimatePrediction.net. Please take part in the Millennium experiment with Famous (http://climateprediction.net/content/millennium-experiment-famous). It will guide us through the exciting climate changes in human history and a vast range of possible futures.
We take this opportunity to thank all participants again, and hope you enjoy our new generation of models.
Hiro Yamazaki (hiro@cpdn.org)
technical coordinator
http://climateprediction.net/news/retirement-hadsm3-and-hadam3p-models
Two very popular models are essentially retiring today - HadSM3 and HadAM3P.
Since the dawn of ClimatePrediction.net, HadSM3, an atmospheric general circulation model with a simple one-layer "slab" ocean, has been leading the forefront research of atmospheric parameters. Thanks to enduring popularity, we have acquired a vast knowledge, and the time has come to give way to a fast climate model with 3-D oceans, FAMOUS.
HadAM3P, a high-resolution atmosphere only model with prescribed sea surface temperature, is also removed from the ClimatePrediction.net task queue. This will soon be replaced by a new hybrid model. It consists of an improved version of HadAM3P global model and a higher resolution regional model for a small part of the globe.
There is no need to stop already downloaded model runs; we will continue to retrieve all data for further analyses
For the time being, the fast coupled model, FAMOUS, with new graphics will be distributed through ClimatePrediction.net. Please take part in the Millennium experiment with Famous (http://climateprediction.net/content/millennium-experiment-famous). It will guide us through the exciting climate changes in human history and a vast range of possible futures.
We take this opportunity to thank all participants again, and hope you enjoy our new generation of models.
Hiro Yamazaki (hiro@cpdn.org)
technical coordinator
http://climateprediction.net/news/retirement-hadsm3-and-hadam3p-models