Model:GISS GCM ModelE

GISS GCM ModelE

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Model type	Single
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Spatial dimensions	3D
Spatial extent	Global
Model domain
One-line model description	GISS GCM ModelE
Extended model description	ModelE is the GISS series of coupled atmosphere-ocean models, which provides the ability to simulate many different configurations of Earth System Models - including interactive atmospheric chemsitry, aerosols, carbon cycle and other tracers, as well as the standard atmosphere, ocean, sea ice and land surface components.

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Name	Gavin Schmidt
Type of contact	Technical contact
Institute / Organization	NASA/Goddard Institute for Space Studies
Postal address 1	2800 Broadway
Postal address 2
Town / City	New York
Postal code	10025
State	New York
Country	United States
Email address	gavin.a.schmidt@nass.gov
Phone	212-678-5627
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Supported platforms	Linux
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Programming language	Fortran90
Other program language	Fortran66
Code optimized	Single Processor
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Start year development	1983
Does model development still take place?	Yes
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Source code availability (Or provide future intension)	Through web repository
Source web address	http://www.giss.nasa.gov/tools/modelE/
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Program license type	Other
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Pre-processing software needed?	No
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Post-processing software needed?	No
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Visualization software needed?	No
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Is there a manual available?	No
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Model website if any	http://www.giss.nasa.gov/tools/modelE/
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Gavin Schmidt

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