Coordination with CMIP

Obs4MIPs is undergoing further expansion in coordination with CMIP6

Obs4MIPs is in the process of becoming more flexible to accommodate a wider variety of  data that could be useful for the evaluation of climate models.  Here are some examples of efforts underway:

• The obs4MIPs data specifications have been revised to match the new CMIP6 data requirements.   

• CMOR software now accommodates the preparation of observational data (CMOR3) and complementary documentation is being developed specifically to assist obs4MIPs data contributors.

• The obs4MIPs search terms (or “facets”) are being modified in coordination with changes made for CMIP6.

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• To help provide guidance on the suitability and maturity of obs4MIPs datasets for climate model evaluations, a set of simple data indicators will be assigned to all datasets contributed to obs4MIPs.

• It is now possible for obs4MIPs datasets to be accompanied with a wide variety of supplemental data and metadata.  Examples include uncertainty estimates, codes for forward models, verification data, additional documentation, etc.  

These and other enhancements continue to be implemented.  Questions and comments are encouraged and should be sent to obs4MIPs-admin@llnl.gov.