In:
Geoscientific Model Development, Copernicus GmbH, Vol. 15, No. 7 ( 2022-04-08), p. 2973-3020
Abstract:
Abstract. The Earth system model EC-Earth3 for contributions to
CMIP6 is documented here, with its flexible coupling framework, major model
configurations, a methodology for ensuring the simulations are comparable
across different high-performance computing (HPC) systems, and with the physical performance of base
configurations over the historical period. The variety of possible
configurations and sub-models reflects the broad interests in the EC-Earth
community. EC-Earth3 key performance metrics demonstrate physical behavior
and biases well within the frame known from recent CMIP models. With
improved physical and dynamic features, new Earth system model (ESM) components, community tools,
and largely improved physical performance compared to the CMIP5 version,
EC-Earth3 represents a clear step forward for the only European community
ESM. We demonstrate here that EC-Earth3 is suited for a range of tasks in
CMIP6 and beyond.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1991-9603
DOI:
10.5194/gmd-15-2973-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
Copernicus GmbH
Publication Date:
2022
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2456725-5