p_copenhaver@gatech_edu
New Member
Hello all, I recently started working with the CESM LENS data, and I have a few questions. I was unable to locate a users guide, so if the answer to any of these questions is written in some guide, I would appreciate if someone could point me toward that source!My questions are:1. Is the surface temperature (variable TS) measured at the surface (soil) or is it at 2 meters above the surface?2. How are the initial conditions for each ensemble member chosen? Is there some randomization/Monte Carlo exercise applied for the initial conditions, i.e. what is the distribution function of initial conditions?3. How are the time periods in the model split up? I am looking to take means of temperature and precipitation over 30 year time periods, and I am wondering what the best way to split up the ranges would be, especially considering the CESM changes exogenous forcing in 2005.4. How does the model predict uncertainty?Any advice and guidance is appreicated. Thank you!~Paige