🌍 Pushing #ClimateModeling to the Next Level

What happens when you run global climate #simulations at the kilometre scale for multiple years

In our latest blog post, we share insights from a landmark #nextGEMS study using ECMWF’s Integrated Forecasting System coupled to high-resolution ocean–sea ice models.

These simulations capture fine-scale processes—from mesoscale #OceanEddies to #UrbanHeat patterns—that coarser models can’t resolve, offering a more realistic picture of our climate system. Along the way, the team tackled key challenges, from water and #EnergyConservation to improving the simulation of #ExtremePrecipitation and polar sea ice leads.

💡 The results point towards more accurate, actionable climate information—but also highlight the huge computational demands of this frontier.

📖 Read the blog post on our website and comment below to get the link to the original publication by Thomas Rackow et al., 2025.

#H2020 #HighResolutionModels #EarthSystemScience #StormResolvingModels

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In this Science Explainer, Frida Bender from #StockholmUniversity talks about the world of atmospheric radiation and its role in our #HighResolutionModels 🌐 Our Storms & Science theme tackles key challenges like balancing the #radiation budget for more accurate climate predictions. By comparing our models with satellite and ground-based data, we're gaining valuable insights into aerosols, clouds, and their impact on our #climate 🌤️

🎦 Watch our video here: https://buff.ly/49HT7dG

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