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CSIRO-Mk3.5

Country of origin: Australia
Host Organisation: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Description :

Atmosphere: 18 vertical levels, horizontal resolution 1.8° lat/long, approx 200 km between gridpoints Ocean: 31 vertical levels, horizontal resolution matching the atmospheric model, but 100 km resolution in the tropics to enhance the simulation of the El Niño Southern Oscillation.

Further Information:

CSIRO-Mk3.5

Model Evaluation

Observed Rainfall (CMAP) vs Model Rainfall: May - October (MJJASO)

Observed Rainfall (CMAP) vs Model Rainfall: November - April (NDJFMA)



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