MISOMIP2: Ocean Interpolation Test Cases for Antarctic Models

Four test cases for the MISOMIP2 ocean interpolation package, provided by researchers from CNRS and other institutions. The data includes two-month simulations from NEMO, MITGCM, and eORCA025 models, and a three-month simulation from ROMS, all focused on the Amundsen Sea or Antarctic region. These cases are designed to help users and developers verify the interpolation package's functionality across different model configurations.

Use Cases

• Verify interpolation script functionality based on the provided NEMO, MITGCM, eORCA025, and ROMS test cases.
• Test software in a Python environment before adapting it to a user's own model outputs.
• Check that new package developments work for all types of model configurations mentioned in the description.
• Compare interpolation results across different vertical coordinate systems (Z, Zstar, sigma) and grid projections (stereographic).

Strengths

• Includes four distinct test cases from major ocean models (NEMO, MITGCM, eORCA025, ROMS).
• Test cases cover multiple vertical coordinate systems (Z, Zstar, sigma) and grid projections.
• Data is provided by named researchers from recognized institutions like CNRS.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Nicolas C. Jourdain (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) and other named contributors.

Collection Method

Simulation outputs from ocean models (NEMO, MITGCM, eORCA025, ROMS).

Time Range

Simulations span 2-3 months.

Geography

Primarily the Amundsen Sea and Antarctic region, with one global domain.