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Global Analysis, Interpretation and Modelling: An Earth Systems Modelling ProgramThe Goal of the GAIM is: To advance the study of the coupled dynamics of the Earth system using as tools both data and models; to develop a strategy for the rapid development, evaluation, and application of comprehensive prognostic models of the Global Biogeochemical Subsystem which could eventually be linked with models of the Physical-Climate Subsystem; to propose, promote, and facilitate experiments with existing models or by linking subcomponent models, especially those associated with IGBP Core Projects and with WCRP efforts. Such experiments would be focused upon resolving interface issues and questions associated with developing an understanding of the prognostic behavior of key processes; to clarify key scientific issues facing the development of Global Biogeochemical Models and the coupling of these models to General Circulation Models; to assist the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) process by conducting timely studies that focus upon elucidating important unresolved scientific issues associated with the changing biogeochemical cycles of the planet and upon the role of the biosphere in the physical-climate subsystem, particularly its role in the global hydrological cycle; and to advise the SC-IGBP on progress in developing comprehensive Global Biogeochemical Models and to maintain scientific liaison with the WCRP Steering Group on Global Climate Modelling.
Document ID
19980004829
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Moore, Berrien, III
(New Hampshire Univ. Durham, NH United States)
Sahagian, Dork
(New Hampshire Univ. Durham, NH United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1997
Subject Category
Geosciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
NASA/CR-97-206462
NAS 1.26:206462
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAGw-4706
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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