NASA NTRS · 20205004335
GISS‐E2.1: Configurations and Climatology
Abstract
This paper describes the GISS‐E2.1 contribution to the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project, Phase 6 (CMIP6). This model version differs from the predecessor model (GISS‐E2) chiefly due to parameterization improvements to the atmospheric and ocean model components, while keeping atmospheric resolution the same. Model skill when compared to modern era climatologies is significantly higher than in previous versions. Additionally, updates in forcings have a material impact on the results. In particular, there have been specific improvements in representations of modes of variability (such as the Madden‐Julian Oscillation and other modes in the Pacific) and significant improvements in the simulation of the climate of the Southern Oceans, including sea ice. The effective climate sensitivity to 2xCO2 is slightly higher than previously at 2.7‐‐3.1°C (depending on version), and is a result of lower CO2 radiative forcing and stronger positive feedbacks.
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Maxwell Kelley, Gavin A Schmidt, Larissa Nazarenko, Susanne E Bauer, Reto Ruedy, Gary L Russell, Andrew S Ackerman, Igor Aleinov, Mike Bauer, Rainer Bleck, Vittorio Canuto, Gregory Cesana, Ye Cheng, Thomas L Clune, Ben I Cook, Carlos A Cruz, Anthony D. Del Genio, Gregory S Elsaesser, Greg Faluvegi, Nancy Y Kiang, Daehyun Kim, Andrew A Lacis, Anthony Leboissetier, Allegra N LeGrande, Kwok-wai Lo, John Marshall, Elaine E. Matthews, Sonali McDermid, Keren Mezuman, Ron L Miller, Lee T. Murray, Valdar Oinas, Clara Orbe, Carlos Pérez García‐Pando, Jan P Perlwitz, Michael J Puma, David Rind, Anastasia Romanou, Drew T. Shindell, Shan Sun, Nick Tausnev, Kostas Tsigaridis, George Tselioudis, Ensheng Weng, Jingbo Wu, Mao-Sung Yao. 2020-07-10. GISS‐E2.1: Configurations and Climatology. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20205004335
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