Introduction to UKESM

  • UKESM team will create an Earth System model
    • UKESM-Hi: High resolution (N216/ORCA025). Will do most of the CMIP runs
    • UKESM-Lo: Low resolution (N96/ORCA1). Could be used for ensembles, paleoclimate, ...
  • 16 core members
    • Mix of scientists and technical staff
    • Employed by Met Office and NCAS
    • Mostly at Met Office and Reading Uni, but also several other institutions