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Educational Global Climate Model (EdGCM)
 Entry ID: EdGCM

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Summary
Abstract: EdGCM provides a research-grade Global Climate Model (GCM) with a user-friendly interface that can be run on a desktop computer. For the first time, students can explore the subject of climate change in the same way that actual research scientists do. In the process of using EdGCM, students will become knowledgeable about a topic that will surely affect their lives, and we will better prepare the ... View entire text
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Link: GET SERVICE > GET SOFTWARE PACKAGE
Description: Download the EdGCM software (trial version).
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Service Citation
Originators: Mark Chandler, Michael Shopsin, Ken Mankoff, Steven Richards, Linda Sohl
Title: Educational Global Climate Model (EdGCM)
Provider: NASA/GISS
URL: http://edgcm.columbia.edu/
Service Keywords
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT Parameter Definition
MODELS >ATMOSPHERIC GENERAL CIRCULATION MODELS Parameter Definition
MODELS >GEOLOGIC/TECTONIC/PALEOCLIMATE MODELS Parameter Definition
MODELS >OCEAN GENERAL CIRCULATION MODELS (OGCM)/REGIONAL OCEAN MODELS Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE >AIR QUALITY Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
ELEVATION
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Project
EDGCM >Educational Global Climate Modeling Supplemental Info
Use Constraints Available for Windows and Mac platforms.
Ancillary Keywords
EdGCM
global climate model
climate change

Service Provider
NASA/GSFC/SED/ESD/GISS > Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.giss.nasa.gov/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: DR. MARK A. CHANDLER
Phone: 212-678-5644
Email: Mark.A.Chandler at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA/Goddard Institute for Space Studies
2880 Broadway
City: New York
Province or State: NY
Postal Code: 10025
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: $249 (Single User License)
Personnel
DR. MARK A. CHANDLER
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 212-678-5644
Email: Mark.A.Chandler at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA/Goddard Institute for Space Studies
2880 Broadway
City: New York
Province or State: NY
Postal Code: 10025
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2005-01-31
SERF Last Revision Date: 2012-06-15
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