Print version: National Research Council (U.S.). National strategy for advancing climate modeling. Washington, District of Columbia : National Academies Press, [2012] xi, 239 pages ; 28 cm ISBN 9780309259774
Prepublication copy
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-226)
Introduction -- Lessons from reports on climate modeling -- Strategies for developing climate models: model hierarchy, resolution, and complexity -- Scientific frontiers -- Integrated climate observing system and earth system analysis -- Characterizing, quantifying, and communicating uncertainty -- Climate model development workforce -- Relationship of U.S. climate modeling to other international and national efforts -- Strategy for operational climate modeling and data distribution -- Computational infrastructure-challenges and opportunities -- Synergies between weather and climate modeling -- Interface with user and educational communities -- Strategies for optimizing U.S. institutional arrangements -- A national strategy for advancing climate modeling.