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UKCA: Model Outline

The UKCA model is based on the Hadley Centre version of the Unified Model: HadGAM. Development of UKCA consists of the following subprojects:

Tropospheric model development

  • HadGAM at N48L38
  • Tropospheric chemistry schemes

Stratospheric+Tropospheric model

  • HadGAM at N48L60

Aerosols

  • New aerosol species and microphysics
  • Aerosol chemistry

New features

  • Coupled chemistry, aerosols and climate model
  • Based on new dynamics
  • Combined troposphere-stratosphere chemistry
  • Improved aerosol microphysics and chemistry
  • Capability to interact with surface, radiation and biosphere
  • Modular structure