What is CMIP5 data?

CMIP (Climate Model Intercomparison Project) Overview The CMIP is a standard experimental framework for studying the output of coupled atmosphere-ocean general circulation models. CMIP5 (formally: Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5) is the most current and extensive of the CMIPs.

When was CMIP5 released?

2014
CMIP5 is the model ensemble for the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) and was released in 2014.

What is the difference between CMIP5 and CMIP6?

The vital difference between CMIP5 and CMIP6 is the future scenario. CMIP5 projections are available on the basis of 2100 radiative forcing values for four GHG concentration pathways (van Vuuren and Riahi 2011). In contrast, CMIP6 uses socioeconomic pathways (SSPs) with the CMIP5 scenarios premises (O’Neill et al.

How many models are in CMIP5?

In 2008 the WCRP Working Group on Coupled Modelling (WGCM), at its 12th Session, endorsed the CMIP5 protocol, which defined a set of thirty-five climate model experiments designed to be useful in 1) assessing the mechanisms responsible for model differences in poorly understood feedbacks associated with the carbon …

How to downscale the output of a CMIP5 model?

The initial focus of this project is to downscale CMIP5 model output from the following CMIP5 simulations: historical, RCP4.5, RCP8.5, AMIP, and decadal prediction runs. Further information is available at: TGICA & IPCC’s DDC (Task Group on data and scenario support for Impact and Climate Analysis and the IPCC’s Data Distribution Centre)

Is the grid resolution valid for all CMIP5 models?

The following table lists the models for which CMIP5 simulation data can be downloaded. Also tabulated are the grid resolutions, i.e. the distance between adjacent grid points in degrees. In case of the atmospheric grid and its latitude, the tabulated resolution is only valid for the equator region. For higher latitudes deviations may occur.

What are the metadata requirements of CMIP5 model?

The metadata requirements of CMIP5 are described in: A key to some of the controlled vocabulary applied to CMIP5 model output, which enables one to decipher the information contained in filenames and in some of the metadata is described in: All users of CMIP5 model output should be sure to properly cite and acknowledge the data:

Where can I find a list of CMIP5 variables?

Additional information relevant to the development of the forcing datasets, as well as their interpretation, can be found at: The list of variables requested as part of CMIP5 is available in 2 formats: The output is stored in netCDF files and includes extensive metadata allowing automated processing.