Process-level improvements in CMIP5 models and their impact on tropical variability, the Southern Ocean, and monsoons

The performance of updated versions of the four earth system models (ESMs) CNRM, EC-Earth, HadGEM, and MPI-ESM is assessed in comparison to their predecessor versions used in Phase 5 of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project. The Earth System Model Evaluation Tool (ESMValTool) is applied to e...

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Main Authors: A. Lauer, C. Jones, V. Eyring, M. Evaldsson, S. Hagemann, J. Mäkelä, G. Martin, R. Roehrig, S. Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Earth System Dynamics
Online Access:https://www.earth-syst-dynam.net/9/33/2018/esd-9-33-2018.pdf