Tracking Improvement in Simulated Marine Biogeochemistry Between CMIP5 and CMIP6.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

The changes or updates in ocean biogeochemistry component have been mapped between CMIP5 and CMIP6 model versions, and an assessment made of how far these have led to improvements in the simulated mean state of marine biogeochemical models within the current generation of Earth system models (ESMs).

Recent findings

The representation of marine biogeochemistry has progressed within the current generation of Earth system models. However, it remains difficult to identify which model updates are responsible for a given improvement. In addition, the full potential of marine biogeochemistry in terms of Earth system interactions and climate feedback remains poorly examined in the current generation of Earth system models.

Summary

Increasing availability of

SUBMITTER: Seferian R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7431553 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature