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Climate Modeling & Earth System Simulation

Open‑source simulation models for studying climate dynamics, land‐surface processes, and overall Earth system interactions.

16 projects

3,769 contributors

$430M

ESMValTool

ESMValTool: A community diagnostic and performance metrics tool for routine evaluation of Earth system models in CMIP

Contributors

517

Organizations

47

Software value

$7.2M

ApsimX

ApsimX is the next generation of APSIM

Contributors

451

Organizations

21

Software value

$27M

Global Change Analysis Model (GCAM)

The Global Change Analysis Model (GCAM) is an integrated assessment model that explores the dynamics between human and Earth systems. It simulates the interactions between energy, agriculture, land use, water, climate, and economic systems to analyze long-term global change scenarios and policy impacts.

Contributors

402

Organizations

13

Software value

$199M

CTSM

CTSM (Community Terrestrial Systems Model) is a land surface model that simulates the interaction between land and atmosphere, including processes like biogeophysics, hydrology, biogeochemistry, and human land management. It serves as a critical component for Earth system modeling and climate research.

Contributors

369

Organizations

25

Software value

$8.7M

MITgcm

MITgcm (MIT General Circulation Model) is a numerical model designed for studying the atmosphere, ocean, and climate. It solves fluid dynamics equations to simulate ocean circulation, atmospheric processes, and climate dynamics at various scales.

Contributors

260

Organizations

19

Software value

$45M

CLIMADA

CLIMADA (CLIMate ADAptation) is an open-source probabilistic natural catastrophe impact model that estimates climate-related damages and risk-reduction measures. It implements probabilistic risk assessment to evaluate the economics of climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction measures.

Contributors

248

Organizations

12

Software value

$4M

xclim

Library of derived climate variables, ie climate indicators, based on xarray.

Contributors

220

Organizations

39

Software value

$2.1M

REMIND

REMIND - REgional Model of INvestments and Development

Contributors

198

Organizations

7

Software value

$531K

VPLanet

VPLanet is a software tool for simulating planetary system evolution, including orbital dynamics, tidal forces, climate modeling, and habitability calculations. It enables researchers to study how planets and their environments change over time by integrating multiple physical processes.

Contributors

187

Organizations

8

Software value

$4.5M

DART

Data Assimilation Research Testbed

Contributors

155

Organizations

8

Software value

$100M

ClimaAtmos.jl

ClimaAtmos.jl is a library for building atmospheric circulation models that is designed from the outset to leverage data assimilation and machine learning tools. We welcome contributions!

Contributors

150

Organizations

20

Software value

$2.1M

MAgPIE

MAgPIE (Model of Agricultural Production and its Impact on the Environment) is an open-source global land use allocation model framework that simulates land use change, agricultural production patterns, and sustainability impacts. It analyzes scenarios of agricultural development, food security, climate change mitigation, and environmental protection.

Contributors

140

Organizations

8

Software value

$437K

NCO NetCDF Operators

netCDF Operators

Contributors

140

Organizations

37

Software value

$5.8M

ClimaCore.jl

CliMA model dycore

Contributors

124

Organizations

28

Software value

$2.9M

PCMDI Metrics Package

A Python-based package for computing performance metrics to evaluate climate models against observations and reanalysis data. It provides tools for calculating statistics, creating visualizations, and analyzing climate model output in standardized ways.

Contributors

110

Organizations

17

Software value

$16M

PISM (Parallel Ice Sheet Model)

PISM (Parallel Ice Sheet Model) is a computer model for simulating large-scale ice sheets and glaciers. It uses parallel computing techniques to simulate ice dynamics, thermodynamics, and interactions with climate and ocean systems, enabling research on past and future ice sheet behavior, sea level change, and climate dynamics.

Contributors

98

Organizations

12

Software value

$4.3M

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