GFDL_R30_SRES_A2

The SRES data sets were published by the IPCC in 2000 and classified

into four different scenario families (A1, A2, B1, B2).

SRES_A2 storyline describes a very heterogeneous world

with the underlying theme of self-reliance and preservation

of local identities. It results in this scenario a continous

increasing population together with a slower economic growth

and technological change.

The atmospheric component solves the primitive equations using

a spectral transform method, GFDL_R30 means a rhomboidal 30

truncation and the ocean component solves the primitive equation

of motion using the Boussinesq, rigid-lid and hydrostatic

approximation and based on GFDL Modular Ocean Model version 1.


The changes of anthropogenic emissions of CO2, CH4, N2O and

sulphur dioxide are prescribed according to the above

mentioned scenario.

Identification

Data identification

Citation

Date (Publication)
2004-02-09
Edition

1
Citation identifier
GFDL_SRES_A2
Citation identifier
doi:10.1594/WDCC/GFDL_SRES_A2
Originator
  Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory/NOAA - Adjunct Professor Ronald Stouffer
http://www.gfdl.noaa.gov
Author
  Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory/NOAA - Adjunct Professor Ronald Stouffer
http://www.gfdl.noaa.gov
Publisher
  WDC Climate at DKRZ
Point of contact
  University of Arizona - Adjunct Professor Ronald Stouffer
http://www.arizona.edu

Format

Name

GRIB
Keywords

  • GFDL
Keywords

  • GFDL-R30
Keywords

  • IPCC-DDC
Keywords

  • IPCC-TAR
Keywords

  • R30
Keywords

  • SRES-A2
Keywords

  • SRES_A2
Keywords

  • WGI
Use limitation

unrestricted: unrestricted
Language

eng; USA
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Begin date
1961-01-01
End date
2100-12-31
 

Distribution

Distribution

Distribution format
  • GRIB ()

Digital transfer options

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337
OnLine resource
https://www.wdc-climate.de/ui/entry?acronym=GFDL_SRES_A2
 

Quality

Data quality

Hierarchy level
collection

Conceptual consistency

Name of measure

n/a
Measure description

None
 

Content

Coverage Description

Attribute description
lwe_thickness_of_snowfall_amount
Descriptor

lwe_thickness_of_snowfall_amount [CF-Standard Name]; unit: m

Coverage Description

Attribute description
surface_temperature
Descriptor

The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. The surface temperature is the (skin) temperature at the interface, not the bulk temperature of the medium above or below. [CF-Standard Name]; unit: K

Coverage Description

Attribute description
surface_downwelling_shortwave_flux_in_air
Descriptor

surface_downwelling_shortwave_flux_in_air [CF-Standard Name]; unit: W m-2

Coverage Description

Attribute description
air_temperature-atNearSurface
Descriptor

Air temperature is the bulk temperature of the air, not the surface (skin) temperature. [CF-Standard Name-vertical_coordinate]; unit: K

Coverage Description

Attribute description
lwe_convective_precipitation_rate
Descriptor

"lwe" means liquid water equivalent. [CF-Standard Name]; unit: mm d-1

Coverage Description

Attribute description
surface_air_pressure
Descriptor

The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere.[CF-Standard Name]; unit: Pa

Coverage Description

Attribute description
surface_snow_melt_flux
Descriptor

The surface called "surface" means the lower boundary of the atmosphere. In accordance with common usage in geophysical disciplines, "flux" implies per unit area, called "flux density" in physics. For unit "m day-1" the water equivalent of snow melt is given. [CF-Standard Name]; unit: mm d-1

Coverage Description

Attribute description
sea_level_topography
Descriptor

topography of the sea level; unit: m

Coverage Description

Attribute description
soil_moisture_content
Descriptor

"moisture" means water in all phases contained in soil. "Content" indicates a quantity per unit area. The "soil content" of a quantity refers to the vertical integral from the surface down to the bottom of the soil model. For the content between specified levels in the soil, standard names including content_of_soil_layer are used. [CF-Standard Name]; unit: m
 

Metadata

Metadata

File identifier
wdc-climate.de:2003624 XML
Metadata language

eng; USA
Hierarchy level
collection
Hierarchy level name

GFDL_SRES_A2
Date stamp
2004-02-17T00:00:00
Metadata standard name

ISO 19115
Metadata standard version

ISO 19115-2:2009
Point of contact
  Deutsches Klimarechenzentrum - Dr. Hans Luthardt
http://www.dkrz.de/
Point of contact
  University of Arizona - Adjunct Professor Ronald Stouffer
http://www.arizona.edu
 
 

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