Overview of WACCM6-MAM4 model

ModelTypeHorizontal resolution (lat x lon)Vertical resolution (model top & number
of levels)
Stratospheric aerosol componentsAerosol dynamics schemeSimulated aerosol in hetchem?Simulated aerosol radiatively coupled?References
WACCM6-MAM4GCM0.95° x 1.25°140km,
70 levels
(88 when running specified dynamics)
Sulfate2-moment modal,
(as MAM3 but extended for strat-SO4)
YYMills et al.(JGR, 2016) Mills et al. (JGR, 2017)

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