Summary
Also known as
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Model type
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Modular
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Model part of larger framework
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Note on status model
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Date note status model
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Technical specs
Supported platforms
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Unix, Mac OS
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Other platform
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Programming language
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Fortran77, Fortran90
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Other program language
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Code optimized
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Multiple processors implemented
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Nr of distributed processors
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Nr of shared processors
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Start year development
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1982
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Does model development still take place?
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Yes
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If above answer is no, provide end year model development
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Code development status
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When did you indicate the 'code development status'?
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Model availability
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As code
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Source code availability (Or provide future intension)
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Through owner"Through owner" is not in the list (Through web repository, Through CSDMS repository) of allowed values for the "Source code availability" property.
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Source web address
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Source csdms web address
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Program license type
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GPL v2
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Program license type other
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Memory requirements
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N/A
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Typical run time
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2days
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In/Output
Describe input parameters
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hundreds of physical parameters
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Input format
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ASCII, Binary
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Other input format
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NetCDF
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Describe output parameters
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hundreds of physical parameters
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Output format
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ASCII, Binary
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Other output format
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NetCDF
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Pre-processing software needed?
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No
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Describe pre-processing software
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Post-processing software needed?
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No
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Describe post-processing software
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Visualization software needed?
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No
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If above answer is yes
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Other visualization software
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Process
Describe processes represented by the model
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virtually all earth atmospheric processes
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Describe key physical parameters and equations
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hundereds.
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Describe length scale and resolution constraints
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typically run at 4x5 degrees
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Describe time scale and resolution constraints
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typically 30-minute time steps
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Describe any numerical limitations and issues
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--
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Testing
Describe available calibration data sets
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--
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Upload calibration data sets if available:
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Describe available test data sets
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--
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Upload test data sets if available:
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Describe ideal data for testing
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--
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Other
Do you have current or future plans for collaborating with other researchers?
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Yes, ATOC at CU; NCAR groups.
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Is there a manual available?
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No
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Upload manual if available:
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Model website if any
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http://waccm.acd.ucar.edu/
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Model forum / discussion board
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WACCM-CARMA
Introduction
History
Papers
AquaTellUs Questionnaire
Contact Information
Model:
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WACCM-CARMA
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Contact person:
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Jason English
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Institute:
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University of Colorado - ATOC
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City:
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Boulder, CO
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Country:
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USA
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Email:
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jason.english@colorado.edu
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2nd person involved:
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--
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3rd person involved:
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--
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Model Description
Model type:
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Modular model for the terrestrial domain.
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Description:
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WACCM is NCAR's atmospheric high-altitude model; CARMA is Brian Toon's aerosol microphysical sectional model. I'm studying sulfate aerosols in the UTLS region using this coupled model.
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Technical information
Supported platforms:
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UNIX, Mac OSX
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Programming language:
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Fortran77, Fortran90
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Model development started at:
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1982 and development still takes place.
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To what degree will the model become available:
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Source code will be available
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Current license type:
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GPLv2
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Memory requirements:
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N/A
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Typical run time:
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2days
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Input / Output description
Input parameters:
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hundreds of physical parameters
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Input format:
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ASCII, Binary, netcdf
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Output parameters:
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hundreds of physical parameters
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Output format:
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ASCII, Binary, netcdf
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Post-processing software (if needed):
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no
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Visualization software (if needed):
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no
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Process description
Processes represented by model:
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virtually all earth atmospheric processes
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Key physical parameters & equations:
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hundereds.
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Length scale & resolution constraints:
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typically run at 4x5 degrees
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Time scale & resolution constraints:
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typically 30-minute time steps
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Numerical limitations and issues :
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--
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Testing
Available calibration data sets:
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--
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Available test data sets:
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--
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Ideal data for testing:
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--
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User groups
Currently or plans for collaborating with:
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Yes, ATOC at CU; NCAR groups.
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Documentation
Issues
Help
Input Files
Output Files
Download
Source
Command-Line Access
GUI and IDE Access
Subversion Help |