Session 21 (Models)

Question 1

Why do we have models

Answer 1

To visualise systems that are too complex to learn directly

Question 2

0D Model

Answer 2

For each time step and each variable, the model calculates one set of data

Question 3

1D Model

Answer 3

For each time step and each variable at each depth layer, the model calculates one set of data

Question 4

3D Model

Answer 4

For each grid box, each
time step and for each
variable, the model
calculates one set of data.

Question 5

General Circulation Models

Answer 5

A map of the world using grids to run simulations in specific regions

Question 6

Convection-Permitting Models (CPMs)

Answer 6

High-Resolution Climate models

Question 7

Earth model of
intermediate
complexity
(EMIC)

Answer 7

Similar to GCMs but larger spacial scales.

Question 8

IPCC Ensemble Models

Answer 8

Using multiple models

Question 9

Integrated assessment models (IAMs)

Answer 9

linking modules of
global economy, as
well as its energy, land
and climate systems