Overview of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) experimental design and organization (06.06.2016)

By coordinating the design and distribution of global climate model simulations of the past, current, and future climate, the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) has become one of the foundational elements of climate science. This CMIP6 overview paper presents the background and rationale for the new structure of CMIP, provides a detailed description of the DECK (Diagnostic, Evaluation and Characterization of Klima) and CMIP6 historical simulations, and includes a brief introduction to the 21 CMIP6-Endorsed MIPs.

For more see: Eyring, V., Bony, S. and others (2016). Overview of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) experimental design and organization, Geosci. Model Dev., 9, 1937-1958.

Last Updated: 06 June 2016