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GMDD - Volume 3, Most Commented Papers

Current status of the ability of the GEMS/MACC models to reproduce the tropospheric CO vertical distribution as measured by MOZAIC
N. Elguindi, C. Ordóñez, V. Thouret, J. Flemming, O. Stein, V. Huijnen, P. Moinat, A. Inness, V.-H. Peuch, A. Stohl, S. Turquety, J.-P. Cammas, and M. Schultz
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 391-449, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6712 KB)   Supplement (149 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  08 Apr 2010
A quasi chemistry-transport model mode for EMAC
R. Deckert, P. Jöckel, V. Grewe, K.-D. Gottschaldt, and P. Hoor
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 2189-2220, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2181 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  19 Nov 2010
A multi-resolution assessment of the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) Model v4.7 wet deposition estimates for 2002–2006
K. W. Appel, K. M. Foley, J. O. Bash, R. W. Pinder, R. L. Dennis, D. J. Allen, and K. Pickering
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 2315-2360, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 717 KB)   Supplement (10894 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  09 Dec 2010
MADE-IN: a new aerosol microphysics submodel for global simulation of potential atmospheric ice nuclei
V. Aquila, J. Hendricks, A. Lauer, N. Riemer, H. Vogel, D. Baumgardner, J. P. Schwarz, J. R. Spackman, B. Weinzierl, M. Righi, and M. Dall'Amico
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 2221-2290, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5292 KB)   Supplement (120 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  24 Nov 2010
MEDUSA: a new intermediate complexity plankton ecosystem model for the global domain
A. Yool, E. E. Popova, and T. R. Anderson
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1939-2019, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 8436 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  29 Oct 2010
An analytical solution to calculate bulk mole fractions for any number of components in aerosol droplets after considering partitioning to a surface layer
D. Topping
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1089-1104, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 524 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  13 Jul 2010
Implementation and evaluation of a new methane model within a dynamic global vegetation model: LPJ-WHyMe v1.3
R. Wania, I. Ross, and I. C. Prentice
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1-59, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2896 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  15 Jan 2010
A nonlinear multi-proxy model based on manifold learning to reconstruct water temperature from high resolution trace element profiles in biogenic carbonates
M. Bauwens, H. Ohlsson, K. Barbé, V. Beelaerts, F. Dehairs, and J. Schoukens
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1105-1138, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1353 KB)   Supplement (759 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  22 Jul 2010
The Lagrangian chemistry and transport model ATLAS: simulation and validation of stratospheric chemistry and ozone loss in the winter 1999/2000
I. Wohltmann, R. Lehmann, and M. Rex
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 769-817, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1935 KB)   Supplement (46412 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  01 Jun 2010
Semi-Lagrangian methods in air pollution models
A. B. Hansen, J. Brandt, J. H. Christensen, and E. Kaas
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 2361-2438, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3332 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  15 Dec 2010
Impact of a new condensed toluene mechanism on air quality model predictions in the US
G. Sarwar, K. W. Appel, A. G. Carlton, R. Mathur, K. Schere, R. Zhang, and M. A. Majeed
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 2291-2314, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 976 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  06 Dec 2010
Simulation of polar stratospheric clouds in the chemistry-climate-model EMAC via the submodel PSC
O. Kirner, R. Ruhnke, J. Buchholz-Dietsch, P. Jöckel, C. Brühl, and B. Steil
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 2071-2108, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 880 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  04 Nov 2010
Simulation of atmospheric carbon dioxide variability with a global coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian transport model
Y. Koyama, S. Maksyutov, H. Mukai, K. Thoning, and P. Tans
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 2051-2070, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1088 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  04 Nov 2010
Modeling framework for exploring emission impacts of alternative future scenarios
D. H. Loughlin, W. G. Benjey, and C. G. Nolte
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 2021-2050, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 913 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  02 Nov 2010
A comprehensive set of benchmark tests for a land surface model of simultaneous fluxes of water and carbon at both the global and seasonal scale
E. Blyth, D. B. Clark, R. Ellis, C. Huntingford, S. Los, M. Pryor, M. Best, and S. Sitch
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1829-1859, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 924 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  26 Oct 2010
Construction of non-diagonal background error covariance matrices for global chemical data assimilation
K. Singh, M. Jardak, A. Sandu, K. Bowman, M. Lee, and D. Jones
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1783-1827, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3685 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  22 Oct 2010
Mass-conserving tracer transport modelling on a reduced latitude-longitude grid
D. Belikov, S. Maksyutov, T. Miyasaka, T. Saeki, R. Zhuravlev, and B. Kiryushov
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1737-1781, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2276 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  20 Oct 2010
Evaluation of a present-day climate simulation with a new coupled atmosphere-ocean model GENMOM
J. R. Alder, S. W. Hostetler, D. Pollard, and A. Schmittner
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1697-1735, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5787 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  15 Oct 2010
Automated continuous verification and validation for numerical simulation
P. E. Farrell, M. D. Piggott, G. J. Gorman, D. A. Ham, and C. R. Wilson
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1587-1623, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2527 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  29 Sep 2010
Climate forcing reconstructions for use in PMIP simulations of the last millennium (v1.0)
G. A. Schmidt, J. H. Jungclaus, C. M. Ammann, E. Bard, P. Braconnot, T. J. Crowley, G. Delaygue, F. Joos, N. A. Krivova, R. Muscheler, B. L. Otto-Bliesner, J. Pongratz, D. T. Shindell, S. K. Solanki, F. Steinhilber, and L. E. A. Vieira
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1549-1586, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1061 KB)   Supplement (154324 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  27 Sep 2010
Development cycle 2 of the Modular Earth Submodel System (MESSy2)
P. Jöckel, A. Kerkweg, A. Pozzer, R. Sander, H. Tost, H. Riede, A. Baumgaertner, S. Gromov, and B. Kern
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1423-1501, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3915 KB)   Supplement (13390 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  06 Sep 2010
The global middle-atmosphere aerosol model MAECHAM5-SAM2: comparison with satellite and in-situ observations
R. Hommel, C. Timmreck, and H. F. Graf
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1359-1421, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 11165 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  01 Sep 2010
Development and validation of a size-resolved particle dry deposition scheme for applications in aerosol transport models
A. Petroff and L. Zhang
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1317-1357, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 837 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  19 Aug 2010
A new coupled ice sheet-climate model: description and sensitivity to model physics under Eemian, Last Glacial Maximum, late Holocene and modern climate conditions
J. G. Fyke, A. J. Weaver, D. Pollard, M. Eby, L. Carter, and A. Mackintosh
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1223-1269, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2295 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  13 Aug 2010
Meteorological and trace gas factors affecting the number concentration of atmospheric Aitken (Dp=50 nm) particles in the continental boundary layer: parameterization using a multivariate mixed effects model
S. Mikkonen, H. Korhonen, S. Romakkaniemi, J. N. Smith, J. Joutsensaari, K. E. J. Lehtinen, A. Hamed, T. J. Breider, W. Birmili, G. Spindler, C. Plass-Duelmer, M. C. Facchini, and A. Laaksonen
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1185-1221, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1080 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  13 Aug 2010
A simplified treatment of surfactant effects on cloud drop activation
T. Raatikainen and A. Laaksonen
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1139-1159, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 540 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  30 Jul 2010
The global chemistry transport model TM5: description and evaluation of the tropospheric chemistry version 3.0
V. Huijnen, J. E. Williams, M. van Weele, T. P. C. van Noije, M. C. Krol, F. Dentener, A. Segers, S. Houweling, W. Peters, A. T. J. de Laat, K. F. Boersma, P. Bergamaschi, P. F. J. van Velthoven, P. Le Sager, H. J. Eskes, F. Alkemade, M. P. Scheele, P. Nédélec, and H.-W. Pätz
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1009-1087, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6488 KB)   Supplement (1186 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  07 Jul 2010
SMOKE for Europe – adaptation, modification and evaluation of a comprehensive emission model for Europe
J. Bieser, A. Aulinger, V. Matthias, M. Quante, and P. Builtjes
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 949-1007, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3045 KB)   Supplement (1694 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  07 Jul 2010
Modeling global atmospheric CO2 with improved emission inventories and CO2 production from the oxidation of other carbon species
R. Nassar, D. B. A. Jones, P. Suntharalingam, J. M. Chen, R. J. Andres, K. J. Wecht, R. M. Yantosca, S. S. Kulawik, K. W. Bowman, J. R. Worden, T. Machida, and H. Matsueda
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 889-948, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 7894 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  02 Jul 2010
A pre-processor of trace gases and aerosols emission fields for regional and global atmospheric chemistry models
S. R. Freitas, K. M. Longo, M. F. Alonso, M. Pirre, V. Marecal, G. Grell, R. Stockler, R. F. Mello, and M. Sánchez Gácita
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 855-888, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1436 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  23 Jun 2010
On the attribution of contributions of atmospheric trace gases to emissions in atmospheric model applications
V. Grewe, E. Tsati, and P. Hoor
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 819-853, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 752 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  10 Jun 2010
Development of an online radiative module for the computation of aerosol optical properties in 3-D atmospheric models: validation during the EUCAARI campaign
B. Aouizerats, O. Thouron, P. Tulet, M. Mallet, L. Gomes, and J. S. Henzing
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 735-768, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5044 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  01 Jun 2010
Description and evaluation of GLOMAP-mode: a modal global aerosol microphysics model for the UKCA composition-climate model
G. W. Mann, K. S. Carslaw, D. V. Spracklen, D. A. Ridley, P. T. Manktelow, M. P. Chipperfield, S. J. Pickering, and C. E. Johnson
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 651-734, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 11628 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  28 May 2010
ESCIMO.spread – a spreadsheet-based point snow surface energy balance model to calculate hourly snow water equivalent and melt rates for historical and changing climate conditions
U. Strasser and T. Marke
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 627-649, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5729 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  28 May 2010
Description and evaluation of GMXe: a new aerosol submodel for global simulations (v1)
K. J. Pringle, H. Tost, S. Metzger, B. Steil, D. Giannadaki, A. Nenes, C. Fountoukis, P. Stier, E. Vignati, and J. Lelieveld
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 569-626, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 7634 KB)   Supplement (97 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  20 May 2010
A dynamic probability density function treatment of cloud mass and number concentrations for low level clouds in GFDL SCM/GCM
H. Guo, J.-C. Golaz, L. J. Donner, V. E. Larson, D. P. Schanen, and B. M. Griffin
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 541-568, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 7154 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  11 May 2010
Physically-based data assimilation
G. Levy, M. Coon, G. Nguyen, and D. Sulsky
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 517-540, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1540 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  11 May 2010
A new dust cycle model with dynamic vegetation: LPJ-dust version 1.0
S. Shannon and D. J. Lunt
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 473-515, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2004 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  23 Apr 2010
Efficient approximation of the incomplete gamma function for use in cloud model applications
U. Blahak
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 451-472, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1044 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  16 Apr 2010
Description of the Earth system model of intermediate complexity LOVECLIM version 1.2
H. Goosse, V. Brovkin, T. Fichefet, R. Haarsma, P. Huybrechts, J. Jongma, A. Mouchet, F. Selten, P.-Y. Barriat, J.-M. Campin, E. Deleersnijder, E. Driesschaert, H. Goelzer, I. Janssens, M.-F. Loutre, M. A. Morales Maqueda, T. Opsteegh, P.-P. Mathieu, G. Munhoven, E. J. Pettersson, H. Renssen, D. M. Roche, M. Schaeffer, B. Tartinville, A. Timmermann, and S. L. Weber
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 309-390, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4400 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  30 Mar 2010
Internally generated millennial-scale climate variability in an earth system model of intermediate complexity: sensitivity to ocean bathymetry and orbital forcing
T. Friedrich, A. Timmermann, L. Menviel, O. Timm, A. Mouchet, and D. M. Roche
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 273-307, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1619 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  25 Feb 2010
A fast stratospheric chemistry solver: the E4CHEM submodel for the atmospheric chemistry global circulation model EMAC
A. J. G. Baumgaertner, P. Jöckel, B. Steil, H. Tost, and R. Sander
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 181-200, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1558 KB)   Supplement (17883 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  17 Feb 2010
Formulation of and numerical studies with the Dutch Atmospheric Large-Eddy Simulation (DALES)
T. Heus, C. C. van Heerwaarden, H. J. J. Jonker, A. Pier Siebesma, S. Axelsen, K. van den Dries, O. Geoffroy, A. F. Moene, D. Pino, S. R. de Roode, and J. Vilà-Guerau de Arellano
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 99-180, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2626 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  16 Feb 2010
Development of a system emulating the global carbon cycle in Earth system models
K. Tachiiri, J. C. Hargreaves, J. D. Annan, A. Oka, A. Abe-Ouchi, and M. Kawamiya
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 61-97, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 10532 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  03 Feb 2010
The Fire INventory from NCAR (FINN) – a high resolution global model to estimate the emissions from open burning
C. Wiedinmyer, S. K. Akagi, R. J. Yokelson, L. K. Emmons, J. A. Al-Saadi, J. J. Orlando, and A. J. Soja
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 2439-2476, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1636 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  23 Dec 2010
GEOCLIM reloaded (v 1.0): a new coupled earth system model for past climate change
S. Arndt, P. Regnier, Y. Goddéris, and Y. Donnadieu
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 2109-2187, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5740 KB)   Supplement (29 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  12 Nov 2010
Design and implementation of the infrastructure of HadGEM3: the next-generation Met Office climate modelling system
H. T. Hewitt, D. Copsey, I. D. Culverwell, C. M. Harris, R. S. R. Hill, A. B. Keen, A. J. McLaren, and E. C. Hunke
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1861-1937, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3260 KB)   Supplement (40 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  27 Oct 2010
The multi-scale aerosol-climate model PNNL-MMF: model description and evaluation
M. Wang, S. Ghan, R. Easter, M. Ovchinnikov, X. Liu, E. Kassianov, Y. Qian, W. Gustafson, V. E. Larson, D. P. Schanen, M. Khairoutdinov, and H. Morrison
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1625-1695, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6192 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  08 Oct 2010
Linkage between an advanced air quality model and a mechanistic watershed model
K. Vijayaraghavan, J. Herr, S.-Y. Chen, and E. Knipping
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1503-1548, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 922 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Publication in GMD not foreseen


  13 Sep 2010
Adaptive method of lines for multi-component aerosol condensational growth and cloud droplet activation
S. Arabas and H. Pawlowska
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1271-1315, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3023 KB)   Supplement (4677 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  19 Aug 2010
IMOGEN: an intermediate complexity model to evaluate terrestrial impacts of a changing climate
C. Huntingford, B. B. B. Booth, S. Sitch, N. Gedney, J. A. Lowe, S. K. Liddicoat, L. M. Mercado, M. J. Best, G. P. Weedon, R. A. Fisher, P. Good, P. Zelazowski, A. C. Spessa, and C. D. Jones
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 1161-1184, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1092 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  04 Aug 2010
A kinetic chemistry tagging technique and its application to modelling the stable isotopic composition of atmospheric trace gases
S. Gromov, P. Jöckel, R. Sander, and C. A. M. Brenninkmeijer
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 3, 201-272, 2010
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2256 KB)   Supplement (912 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  23 Feb 2010