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The Cloud Feedback Model Intercomparison Project Observational Simulator Package: Version 2
  • Published Date:
    2018
  • Source:
    Geoscientific Model Development, 11(1), 77-81.
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  • Description:
    The Cloud Feedback Model Intercomparison Project Observational Simulator Package (COSP) gathers together a collection of observation proxies or "satellite simulators" that translate model-simulated cloud properties to synthetic observations as would be obtained by a range of satellite observing systems. This paper introduces COSP2, an evolution focusing on more explicit and consistent separation between host model, coupling infrastructure, and individual observing proxies. Revisions also enhance flexibility by allowing for model- specific representation of sub-gridscale cloudiness, provide greater clarity by clearly separating tasks, support greater use of shared code and data including shared inputs across simulators, and follow more uniform software standards to simplify implementation across a wide range of platforms. The complete package including a testing suite is freely available.

  • DOI:
    http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/gmd-11-77-2018
  • Document Type:
    Journal Article
  • Collection(s):
    Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
    NOAA Cooperative Institutes
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