Aquaplanet simulations using the Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS) version 6.2

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| DOI: 10.5065/CAM1-V353
 
Abstract:

This dataset includes model output from aquaplanet simulations using the Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS), version 6.2. Aquaplanet simulations are numerical simulations on an Earth-like water-covered surface without land, topography, sea-ice, or seasons. These simulations are useful for studying climate and weather in a simplified yet realistic framework. The specific simulations contained in this dataset were produced using MPAS, which is an NCAR-supported community model. Various simulations were produced with variations to either the horizontal grid spacing, vertical grid spacing, or physics packages used. Model output from each simulation was interpolated to a 1-degree by 1-degree latitude-by-longitude grid and 17 vertical levels of constant pressure (e.g., isobaric levels). Most of the simulations cover a three-year period, and three simulations cover a two-year period. Details of the simulations and their comparison against other datasets will be documented in a manuscript to be submitted to the Journal of Advancements in Modeling Earth Systems Science. As required by the journal, the dataset will be made available to the public without restrictions.

Temporal Range:
2000-03-01 to 2003-05-01
Variables:
Extreme Precipitation Precipitation Variability
Vertical Levels:
See the detailed metadata for level information.
Data Types:
Grid
Data Contributors:
UCAR/NCAR/MMM
Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology, National Center for Atmospheric Research, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Total Volume:
239.19 GB
Data Formats:
HDF5/NetCDF4
Metadata Record:
Data License:
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