CCMI Ozone Forcing Data for CMIP6 Climate Models

CMIP6 Forcing Datasets prepared for the 'input4MIPs' activity provide boundary conditions for climate model experiments. The data follows a specific Data Reference Syntax and is associated with the UReading-CCMI-1-0 model run by the University of Reading. These datasets are intended for archival and distribution via the Earth System Grid Federation.

Use Cases

• Configure CMIP6 climate model boundary conditions based on the provided ozone forcing data.
• Validate model inputs for consistency using the described Data Reference Syntax template.
• Study the impact of ozone forcing on climate simulations using the UReading-CCMI-1-0 model source.

Strengths

• Data is prepared as part of the official CMIP6 'input4MIPs' activity for climate modeling.
• Follows a structured Data Reference Syntax for consistent identification and referencing.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count, file formats, and native resolution are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

University of Reading (UReading), author Michaela I. Hegglin.

Collection Method

Likely generated by the UReading-CCMI-1-0 climate model.