GISS ModelE2 CMIP5 Simulations with Six Configurations

GISS ModelE2 contributions to the CMIP5 archive contain simulations from the Goddard Institute for Space Studies General Circulation Model. The dataset includes six model variations testing interactive versus noninteractive atmospheric composition, different aerosol indirect effect treatments, and two dynamic ocean components (Russell and HYCOM). Results present climatological means for the satellite era (1980-2004) from transient simulations starting in 1850.

Use Cases

• Comparing base climate and variability between the Russell and HYCOM ocean model components.
• Analyzing the impact of interactive atmospheric composition on ozone in the lower stratosphere.
• Studying how aerosol changes affect the hydrological cycle and cloud cover in tropical regions.
• Evaluating the first aerosol indirect effect on clouds under specified tuning versus parameterized microphysics schemes.
• Using preindustrial-to-20th Century transient simulations to study forced climate changes over the satellite era.

Strengths

• Includes six distinct model configurations for testing specific atmospheric and ocean component variations.
• Provides climatological means over a 25-year satellite era (1980-2004) derived from long-term simulations.
• Simulations cover a wide temporal range from preindustrial (1850) through the 20th Century.

Limitations

• Specific column names, row counts, and dataset size are not provided by any source.
• Conflicting last updated dates exist between platforms (2100-12-31 on NASA EarthData vs 2026-03-13 on Data.gov).

Provenance

Source

Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) at NASA

Collection Method

Output from the ModelE2 General Circulation Model configured for CMIP5 simulations.

Time Range

1850 to 2004

Freshness

2026-03-13 02:38:50.215807

Geography

Global