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GMDD - Volume 4, Most Commented Papers

The Joint UK Land Environment Simulator (JULES), Model description – Part 2: Carbon fluxes and vegetation
D. B. Clark, L. M. Mercado, S. Sitch, C. D. Jones, N. Gedney, M. J. Best, M. Pryor, G. G. Rooney, R. L. H. Essery, E. Blyth, O. Boucher, R. J. Harding, and P. M. Cox
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 641-688, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 952 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 13 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  24 Mar 2011
CAM-chem: description and evaluation of interactive atmospheric chemistry in CESM
J.-F. Lamarque, L. K. Emmons, P. G. Hess, D. E. Kinnison, S. Tilmes, F. Vitt, C. L. Heald, E. A. Holland, P. H. Lauritzen, J. Neu, J. J. Orlando, P. Rasch, and G. Tyndall
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2199-2278, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4470 KB)   Supplement (6747 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 11 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  16 Sep 2011
Influence of the compiler on multi-CPU performance of WRFv3
T. Langkamp
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 547-573, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 698 KB)   Supplement (2 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 10 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  21 Mar 2011
Towards an online-coupled chemistry-climate model: evaluation of COSMO-ART
C. Knote, D. Brunner, H. Vogel, J. Allan, A. Asmi, M. Äijälä, S. Carbone, H. D. van der Gon, J. L. Jimenez, A. Kiendler-Scharr, C. Mohr, L. Poulain, A. S. H. Prévôt, E. Swietlicki, and B. Vogel
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1809-1874, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3879 KB)   Supplement (1084 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 9 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  04 Aug 2011
Analyzing numerics of bulk microphysics schemes in Community models: warm rain processes
I. Sednev and S. Menon
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1403-1434, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 676 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 9 Comments)   Manuscript under review for GMD


  24 Jun 2011
The CSIRO Mk3L climate system model version 1.0 – Part 2: Response to external forcings
S. J. Phipps, L. D. Rotstayn, H. B. Gordon, J. L. Roberts, A. C. Hirst, and W. F. Budd
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3363-3435, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3780 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  07 Dec 2011
Wavelet-based spatial comparison technique for analysing and evaluating two-dimensional geophysical model fields
S. Saux Picart, M. Butenschön, and J. D. Shutler
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3161-3183, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3562 KB)   Supplement (2 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  24 Nov 2011
The detailed snowpack scheme Crocus and its implementation in SURFEX v7
V. Vionnet, E. Brun, S. Morin, A. Boone, S. Faroux, P. Le Moigne, E. Martin, and J.-M. Willemet
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2365-2415, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4966 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Special Issue   Manuscript under review for GMD


  20 Sep 2011
MIROC-ESM: model description and basic results of CMIP5-20c3m experiments
S. Watanabe, T. Hajima, K. Sudo, T. Nagashima, T. Takemura, H. Okajima, T. Nozawa, H. Kawase, M. Abe, T. Yokohata, T. Ise, H. Sato, E. Kato, K. Takata, S. Emori, and M. Kawamiya
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1063-1128, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4151 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  17 May 2011
Coupled atmosphere-wildland fire modeling with WRF-Fire version 3.3
J. Mandel, J. D. Beezley, and A. K. Kochanski
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 497-545, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1648 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  09 Mar 2011
The CSIRO Mk3L climate system model version 1.0 – Part 1: Description and evaluation
S. J. Phipps, L. D. Rotstayn, H. B. Gordon, J. L. Roberts, A. C. Hirst, and W. F. Budd
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 219-287, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3736 KB)   Supplement (2340 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 8 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  01 Feb 2011
Verification of SpacePy's radial diffusion radiation belt model
D. T. Welling, J. Koller, and E. Camporeale
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2165-2197, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2826 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  08 Sep 2011
The atmosphere-ocean general circulation model EMAC-MPIOM
A. Pozzer, P. Jöckel, B. Kern, and H. Haak
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 457-495, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6031 KB)   Supplement (101 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 7 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  04 Mar 2011
"Gtool5": a Fortran90 library of input/output interfaces for self-descriptive multi-dimensional numerical data
M. Ishiwatari, E. Toyoda, Y. Morikawa, S. Takehiro, Y. Sasaki, S. Nishizawa, M. Odaka, N. Otobe, Y. O. Takahashi, K. Nakajima, T. Horinouchi, M. Shiotani, Y.-Y. Hayashi, and Gtool development group
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3691-3707, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 589 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  19 Dec 2011
Influence of parallel computational uncertainty on simulations of the Coupled General Climate Model
Z. Song, F. Qiao, X. Lei, and C. Wang
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3295-3312, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 601 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  28 Nov 2011
Importance of the surface size distribution of erodible material: an improvement of the Dust Entrainment And Deposition DEAD
M. Mokhtari, L. Gomes, P. Tulet, and T. Rezoug
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2893-2936, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1916 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  10 Nov 2011
Plant functional type mapping for earth system models
B. Poulter, P. Ciais, E. Hodson, H. Lischke, F. Maignan, S. Plummer, and N. E. Zimmermann
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2081-2121, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5011 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  26 Aug 2011
Addressing the impact of environmental uncertainty in plankton model calibration with a dedicated software system: the Marine Model Optimization Testbed (MarMOT)
J. C. P. Hemmings and P. G. Challenor
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1941-2010, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1985 KB)   Supplement (920 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  19 Aug 2011
Mapping the climate: guidance on appropriate techniques to map climate variables and their uncertainty
N. R. Kaye, A. Hartley, and D. Hemming
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1875-1906, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4403 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  10 Aug 2011
A subgrid parameterization scheme for precipitation
S. Turner, J.-L. Brenguier, and C. Lac
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1643-1684, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6953 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  26 Jul 2011
Improved convergence and stability properties in a three-dimensional higher-order ice sheet model
J. J. Fürst, O. Rybak, H. Goelzer, B. De Smedt, P. de Groen, and P. Huybrechts
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1569-1610, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3754 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  20 Jul 2011
The 1-way on-line coupled atmospheric chemistry model system MECO(n) – Part 1: The limited-area atmospheric chemistry model COSMO/MESSy
A. Kerkweg and P. Jöckel
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1305-1358, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2766 KB)   Supplement (189 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  21 Jun 2011
A new version of the CNRM Chemistry-Climate Model, CNRM-CCM: description and improvements from the CCMVal-2 simulations
M. Michou, D. Saint-Martin, H. Teyssèdre, A. Alias, F. Karcher, D. Olivié, A. Voldoire, B. Josse, V.-H. Peuch, H. Clark, J. N. Lee, and F. Chéroux
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1129-1183, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2259 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  31 May 2011
Development and evaluation of an Earth-system model – HadGEM2
W. J. Collins, N. Bellouin, M. Doutriaux-Boucher, N. Gedney, P. Halloran, T. Hinton, J. Hughes, C. D. Jones, M. Joshi, S. Liddicoat, G. Martin, F. O'Connor, J. Rae, C. Senior, S. Sitch, I. Totterdell, A. Wiltshire, and S. Woodward
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 997-1062, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5518 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  13 May 2011
The JGrass-NewAge system for forecasting and managing the hydrological budgets at the basin scale: the models of flow generation, propagation, and aggregation
G. Formetta, R. Mantilla, S. Franceschi, A. Antonello, and R. Rigon
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 943-969, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1289 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  29 Apr 2011
The HadGEM2 family of Met Office Unified Model Climate configurations
The HadGEM2 Development Team: Martin, G. M., N. Bellouin, W. J. Collins, I. D. Culverwell, P. R. Halloran, S. C. Hardiman, T. J. Hinton, C. D. Jones, R. E. McDonald, A. J. McLaren, F. M. O'Connor, M. J. Roberts, J. M. Rodriguez, S. Woodward, M. J. Best, M. E. Brooks, A. R. Brown, N. Butchart, C. Dearden, S. H. Derbyshire, I. Dharssi, M. Doutriaux-Boucher, J. M. Edwards, P. D. Falloon, N. Gedney, L. J. Gray, H. T. Hewitt, M. Hobson, M. R. Huddleston, J. Hughes, S. Ineson, W. J. Ingram, P. M. James, T. C. Johns, C. E. Johnson, A. Jones, C. P. Jones, M. M. Joshi, A. B. Keen, S. Liddicoat, A. P. Lock, A. V. Maidens, J. C. Manners, S. F. Milton, J. G. L. Rae, J. K. Ridley, A. Sellar, C. A. Senior, I. J. Totterdell, A. Verhoef, P. L. Vidale, and A. Wiltshire
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 765-841, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 6206 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  01 Apr 2011
The Joint UK Land Environment Simulator (JULES), Model description – Part 1: Energy and water fluxes
M. J. Best, M. Pryor, D. B. Clark, G. G. Rooney, R. L. H. Essery, C. B. Ménard, J. M. Edwards, M. A. Hendry, A. Porson, N. Gedney, L. M. Mercado, S. Sitch, E. Blyth, O. Boucher, P. M. Cox, C. S. B. Grimmond, and R. J. Harding
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 595-640, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 992 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  24 Mar 2011
Pliocene Model Intercomparison Project (PlioMIP): experimental design and boundary conditions (Experiment 2)
A. M. Haywood, H. J. Dowsett, M. M. Robinson, D. K. Stoll, A. M. Dolan, D. J. Lunt, B. Otto-Bliesner, and M. A. Chandler
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 445-456, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 615 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  02 Mar 2011
Modeling and computation of effective emissions: a position paper
R. Paoli, D. Cariolle, and R. Sausen
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 137-196, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 7468 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 6 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  19 Jan 2011
The application of the Modified Band Approach for the calculation of on-line photodissociation rate constants in TM5: implications for oxidative capacity
J. E. Williams, A. Strunk, V. Huijnen, and M. van Weele
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2279-2325, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2191 KB)   Supplement (1296 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  16 Sep 2011
Validation of modelled forest biomass in Germany using BETHY/DLR
M. Tum, M. Buchhorn, K. P. Günther, and B. C. Haller
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1685-1722, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 9380 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  26 Jul 2011
The Met Office Unified Model Global Atmosphere 3.0/3.1 and JULES Global Land 3.0/3.1 configurations
D. N. Walters, M. J. Best, A. C. Bushell, D. Copsey, J. M. Edwards, P. D. Falloon, C. M. Harris, A. P. Lock, J. C. Manners, C. J. Morcrette, M. J. Roberts, R. A. Stratton, S. Webster, J. M. Wilkinson, M. R. Willett, I. A. Boutle, P. D. Earnshaw, P. G. Hill, C. MacLachlan, G. M. Martin, W. Moufouma-Okia, M. D. Palmer, J. C. Petch, G. G. Rooney, A. A. Scaife, and K. D. Williams
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1213-1271, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4508 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  17 Jun 2011
LANL* V2.0: global modeling and validation
J. Koller and S. Zaharia
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 575-594, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1799 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  23 Mar 2011
Ground-level ozone concentration over Spain: an application of Kalman Filter post-processing to reduce model uncertainties
V. Sicardi, J. Ortiz, A. Rincón, O. Jorba, M. T. Pay, S. Gassó, and J. M. Baldasano
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 343-384, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 16667 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 5 Comments)   Publication in GMD not foreseen


  15 Feb 2011
Evaluation of the sectional aerosol microphysics module SALSA implementation in ECHAM5-HAM aerosol-climate model
T. Bergman, V.-M. Kerminen, H. Korhonen, K. J. Lehtinen, R. Makkonen, A. Arola, T. Mielonen, S. Romakkaniemi, M. Kulmala, and H. Kokkola
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3623-3690, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1943 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Manuscript under review for GMD


  14 Dec 2011
The ACCENT-protocol: a framework for benchmarking and model evaluation
V. Grewe, N. Moussiopoulos, P. Builtjes, C. Borrego, I. S. A. Isaksen, and A. Volz-Thomas
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3599-3621, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 552 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  13 Dec 2011
Toward a minimal representation of aerosol direct and indirect effects: model description and evaluation
X. Liu, R. C. Easter, S. J. Ghan, R. Zaveri, P. Rasch, X. Shi, J.-F. Lamarque, A. Gettelman, H. Morrison, F. Vitt, A. Conley, S. Park, R. Neale, C. Hannay, A. M. L. Ekman, P. Hess, N. Mahowald, W. Collins, M. J. Iacono, C. S. Bretherton, M. G. Flanner, and D. Mitchell
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3485-3598, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 19662 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Manuscript under review for GMD


  12 Dec 2011
Set-up and preliminary results of mid-Pliocene climate simulations with CAM3.1
Q. Yan, Z. Zhang, H. Wang, Y. Gao, and W. Zheng
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3339-3361, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1250 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  05 Dec 2011
Supersaturation calculation in large eddy simulation models for prediction of the droplet number concentration
O. Thouron, J.-L. Brenguier, and F. Burnet
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3313-3337, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1121 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Manuscript under review for GMD


  05 Dec 2011
A contrail cirrus prediction model
U. Schumann
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3185-3293, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 10509 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  28 Nov 2011
Mass-flux subgrid-scale parameterization in analogy with multi-component flows: a formulation towards scale independence
J.-I. Yano
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3127-3160, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 855 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 4 Comments)   Manuscript under review for GMD


  24 Nov 2011
Simulations over South Asia using the Weather Research and Forecasting model with Chemistry (WRF-Chem): set-up and meteorological evaluation
R. Kumar, M. Naja, G. G. Pfister, M. C. Barth, and G. P. Brasseur
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3067-3125, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5196 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  22 Nov 2011
Detection, tracking and event localization of interesting features in 4-D atmospheric data
S. Limbach, E. Schömer, and H. Wernli
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3013-3045, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4553 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  17 Nov 2011
CELLS v1.0: updated and parallelized version of an electrical scheme to simulate multiple electrified clouds and flashes over large domains
C. Barthe, M. Chong, J.-P. Pinty, C. Bovalo, and J. Escobar
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2849-2892, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1206 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  26 Oct 2011
GEWEX Cloud System Study (GCSS) cirrus cloud working group: modelling case development based on 9 March 2000 ARM SGP observations
H. Yang, S. Dobbie, G. G. Mace, A. Ross, and M. Quante
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2751-2790, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 8967 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Manuscript under review for GMD


  24 Oct 2011
Identifying the causes of differences in ozone production from the CB05 and CBMIV chemical mechanisms
R. D. Saylor and A. F. Stein
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2687-2721, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3458 KB)   Supplement (103 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  19 Oct 2011
ASAMgpu V1.0 – a moist fully compressible atmospheric model using graphics processing units (GPUs)
S. Horn
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2635-2660, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1028 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  07 Oct 2011
Development of the high-order decoupled direct method in three dimensions for particulate matter: enabling advanced sensitivity analysis in air quality models
W. Zhang, S. L. Capps, Y. Hu, A. Nenes, S. L. Napelenok, and A. G. Russell
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2605-2633, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2302 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  04 Oct 2011
Pliocene Model Intercomparison Project: implementation strategy and mid-Pliocene Global climatology using GENESIS v3.0 GCM
S. J. Koenig, R. M. DeConto, and D. Pollard
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2577-2603, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5038 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  04 Oct 2011
Climate forcing reconstructions for use in PMIP simulations of the Last Millennium (v1.1)
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., 4, 2451-2467, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 775 KB)   Supplement (24558 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  23 Sep 2011
WRF-CMAQ two-way coupled system with aerosol feedback: software development and preliminary results
D. C. Wong, J. Pleim, R. Mathur, F. Binkowski, T. Otte, R. Gilliam, G. Pouliot, A. Xiu, J. O. Young, and D. Kang
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2417-2450, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1099 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  22 Sep 2011
Vegetation height products between 60° S and 60° N from ICESat GLAS data
S. O. Los, J. A. B. Rosette, N. Kljun, P. R. J. North, J. C. Suárez, C. Hopkinson, R. A. Hill, L. Chasmer, E. van Gorsel, C. Mahoney, and J. A. J. Berni
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2327-2363, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2997 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  19 Sep 2011
A web service based tool to plan atmospheric research flights
M. Rautenhaus, G. Bauer, and A. Dörnbrack
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2123-2163, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 9644 KB)   Supplement (1439 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  01 Sep 2011
A global coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian model and 1 × 1 km CO2 surface flux dataset for high-resolution atmospheric CO2 transport simulations
A. Ganshin, T. Oda, M. Saito, S. Maksyutov, V. Valsala, R. J. Andres, R. Fischer, D. Lowry, A. Lukyanov, H. Matsueda, E. G. Nisbet, M. Rigby, Y. Sawa, R. Toumi, K. Tsuboi, A. Varlagin, and R. Zhuravlev
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2047-2080, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2543 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  24 Aug 2011
Simulating the mid-Pliocene climate with the MIROC general circulation model: experimental design and initial results
W.-L. Chan, A. Abe-Ouchi, and R. Ohgaito
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2011-2046, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 15758 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  19 Aug 2011
Simulating Southern Hemisphere extra-tropical climate variability with an idealized coupled atmosphere-ocean model
H. Kurzke, M. V. Kurgansky, K. Dethloff, D. Handorf, D. Olbers, C. Eden, and M. Sempf
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1907-1940, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4499 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 4 Comments)   Manuscript under review for GMD


  16 Aug 2011
Efficient modeling of sun/shade canopy radiation dynamics explicitly accounting for scattering
P. Bodin and O. Franklin
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1793-1808, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 772 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  04 Aug 2011
Partial Derivative Fitted Taylor Expansion: an efficient method for calculating gas/liquid equilibria in atmospheric aerosol particles – Part 2: Organic compounds
D. Topping, D. Lowe, and G. McFiggans
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1755-1791, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4402 KB)   Supplement (3454 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  02 Aug 2011
Application of CMAQ at a hemispheric scale for atmospheric mercury simulations
P. Pongprueksa, C. J. Lin, P. Singhasuk, L. Pan, T. C. Ho, and H. W. Chu
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1723-1754, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1932 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Publication in GMD not foreseen


  01 Aug 2011
The CSIRO Mk3L climate system model v1.0 coupled to the CABLE land surface scheme v1.4b: evaluation of the control climatology
J. Mao, S. J. Phipps, A. J. Pitman, Y. P. Wang, G. Abramowitz, and B. Pak
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1611-1642, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1942 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  20 Jul 2011
The 1-way on-line coupled atmospheric chemistry model system MECO(n) – Part 3: Meteorological evaluation of the on-line coupled system
C. Hofmann, A. Kerkweg, H. Wernli, and P. Jöckel
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1533-1567, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3159 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  18 Jul 2011
Development of an ensemble-adjoint optimization approach to derive uncertainties in net carbon fluxes
T. Ziehn, M. Scholze, and W. Knorr
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1513-1531, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1063 KB)   Supplement (419 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  08 Jul 2011
Use of agricultural statistics to verify the internannual variability in land surface models: a case study over France with ISBA-A-gs
J.-C. Calvet, S. Lafont, E. Cloppet, F. Souverain, V. Badeau, and C. Le Bas
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1477-1512, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 9993 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  05 Jul 2011
The 1-way on-line coupled atmospheric chemistry model system MECO(n) – Part 2: On-line coupling
A. Kerkweg and P. Jöckel
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1359-1402, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1351 KB)   Supplement (734 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  21 Jun 2011
FAMOUS, faster: using parallel computing techniques to accelerate the FAMOUS/HadCM3 climate model with a focus on the radiative transfer algorithm
P. Hanappe, A. Beurivé, F. Laguzet, L. Steels, N. Bellouin, O. Boucher, Y. H. Yamazaki, T. Aina, and M. Allen
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1273-1303, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3746 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  17 Jun 2011
Carbon monoxide as a tracer for tropical troposphere to stratosphere transport in the Chemical Lagrangian Model of the Stratosphere (CLaMS)
R. Pommrich, R. Müller, J.-U. Grooß, P. Konopka, G. Günther, H.-C. Pumphrey, S. Viciani, F. D'Amato, and M. Riese
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1185-1211, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 11139 KB)   Supplement (137 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Publication in GMD not foreseen


  14 Jun 2011
Evaluation of a Dynamic Global Vegetation Model using time series of satellite vegetation indices
F. Maignan, F.-M. Bréon, F. Chevallier, N. Viovy, P. Ciais, C. Garrec, J. Trules, and M. Mancip
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 907-941, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4661 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  29 Apr 2011
Modeling anthropogenically-controled secondary organic aerosols in a megacity: a simplified framework for global and climate models
A. Hodzic and J. L. Jimenez
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 869-905, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 5095 KB)   Supplement (479 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  19 Apr 2011
Evaluation of ice and snow content in the global numerical weather prediction model GME with CloudSat
S. Eikenberg, K. Fröhlich, A. Seifert, S. Crewell, and M. Mech
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 419-443, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 3972 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  25 Feb 2011
The atmospheric chemistry box model CAABA/MECCA-3.0gmdd
R. Sander, A. Baumgaertner, S. Gromov, H. Harder, P. Jöckel, A. Kerkweg, D. Kubistin, E. Regelin, H. Riede, A. Sandu, D. Taraborrelli, H. Tost, and Z.-Q. Xie
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 197-217, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 835 KB)   Supplement (4891 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  19 Jan 2011
A two-layer flow model to represent ice-ocean interactions beneath Antarctic ice shelves
V. Lee, A. J. Payne, and J. M. Gregory
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 65-136, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1656 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Publication in GMD not foreseen


  14 Jan 2011
A pragmatic approach for the downscaling and bias correction of regional climate simulations – evaluation in hydrological modeling
T. Marke, W. Mauser, A. Pfeiffer, and G. Zängl
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 45-63, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2002 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 4 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  08 Jan 2011
The FAMOUS climate model (versions XFXWB and XFHCC): description update to version XDBUA
R. S. Smith
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 3047-3065, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1893 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  22 Nov 2011
Development and evaluation of a building energy model integrated in the TEB scheme
B. Bueno, G. Pigeon, L. K. Norford, and K. Zibouche
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2973-3011, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1405 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Special Issue   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  15 Nov 2011
Implementation of splitting methods for air pollution modeling
M. Schlegel, O. Knoth, M. Arnold, and R. Wolke
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2937-2972, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1185 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Publication in GMD not foreseen


  15 Nov 2011
A dynamic continental runoff routing model applied to the last Northern Hemisphere deglaciation
H. Goelzer, I. Janssens, J. Nemec, and P. Huybrechts
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2723-2750, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 9729 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  20 Oct 2011
Pliocene Ice Sheet Modelling Intercomparison Project (PLISMIP) – experimental design
A. M. Dolan, S. J. Koenig, D. J. Hill, A. M. Haywood, and R. M. DeConto
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2661-2686, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2229 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Final Response, 3 Comments)   Special Issue   Manuscript under review for GMD


  14 Oct 2011
Modelling oxygen isotopes in the University of Victoria Earth System Climate Model
C. E. Brennan, A. J. Weaver, M. Eby, and K. J. Meissner
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2545-2576, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 2124 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Publication in GMD not foreseen


  28 Sep 2011
A Lagrangian model of air-mass photochemistry and mixing using a trajectory ensemble: the Cambridge Tropospheric Trajectory model of Chemistry And Transport (CiTTyCAT) version 4.2
T. A. M. Pugh, M. Cain, J. Methven, O. Wild, S. R. Arnold, E. Real, K. S. Law, K. M. Emmerson, S. M. Owen, J. A . Pyle, C. N. Hewitt, and A. R. MacKenzie
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 2469-2544, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 7585 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  27 Sep 2011
LOSCAR: Long-term Ocean-atmosphere-Sediment CArbon cycle Reservoir Model
R. E. Zeebe
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1435-1476, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 1278 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  29 Jun 2011
iGen: the automated generation of a parameterisation of entrainment in marine stratocumulus
D. F. Tang and S. Dobbie
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 971-995, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 628 KB)   Supplement (18 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  05 May 2011
iGen: a program for the automated generation of models and parameterisations
D. F. Tang and S. Dobbie
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 843-868, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 599 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  08 Apr 2011
The HadGEM2-ES implementation of CMIP5 centennial simulations
C. D. Jones, J. K. Hughes, N. Bellouin, S. C. Hardiman, G. S. Jones, J. Knight, S. Liddicoat, F. M. O'Connor, R. J. Andres, C. Bell, K.-O. Boo, A. Bozzo, N. Butchart, P. Cadule, K. D. Corbin, M. Doutriaux-Boucher, P. Friedlingstein, J. Gornall, L. Gray, P. R. Halloran, G. Hurtt, W. Ingram, J.-F. Lamarque, R. M. Law, M. Meinshausen, S. Osprey, E. J. Palin, L. Parsons Chini, T. Raddatz, M. Sanderson, A. A. Sellar, A. Schurer, P. Valdes, N. Wood, S. Woodward, M. Yoshioka, and M. Zerroukat
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 689-763, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 16485 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  31 Mar 2011
The role of phytoplankton dynamics in the seasonal variability of carbon in the subpolar North Atlantic – a modeling study
S. R. Signorini, S. Häkkinen, K. Gudmundsson, A. Olsen, A. M. Omar, J. Olafsson, G. Reverdin, S. A. Henson, and C. R. McClain
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 289-342, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 4822 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  03 Feb 2011
Attribution of ozone changes to dynamical and chemical processes in CCMs and CTMs
H. Garny, V. Grewe, M. Dameris, G. E. Bodeker, and A. Stenke
Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 4, 1-43, 2011
Abstract   Discussion Paper (PDF, 980 KB)   Interactive Discussion (Closed, 3 Comments)   Final Revised Paper (GMD)


  08 Jan 2011