The Arctic Ocean Model Intercomparison Project (AOMIP) is an international effort comparing different numerical models of the Arctic Ocean under realistic forcing. Goals are to examine the ability of Arctic Ocean models to simulate variability on seasonal to interannual scales, and to understand qualitatively and quantitatively the different behaviours of different Arctic Ocean models. In this way AOMIP participants seek to identify and to correct systematic errors.

Nine modeling groups participate in AOMIP:

A list of detailed specifications for the models is available (in construction). Complete AOMIP project information can be found at the AOMIP home site. Dysfonction érectile

Two tables compare how the different models represent the transport and distribution of Atlantic Water in the Arctic. The first table gives results at 500m depth. The second gives vertical sections near Fram Strait.

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	Temperature	Salinity	Velocity
AWI1   at 440m   Apr 1978
AWI2   398 & 537m   Apr 1978
GSFC   at 500m   1978 mean
IOS   at 500m   Apr 1978
LANL   at 500m   Apr 1978
NPS   at 500m   April 1979
NYU   at 500m   April
RAS   at 500m   April 1978
UAF   at 500m   April
UW   at 500m   Apr 1978
	Temperature	Salinity	Velocity

The figures below are crossections near Fram Strait

	Temperature	Salinity	Velocity
AWI1   along X=9 E   Apr 1978
AWI2  near Fram Strait   Apr 1978
IOS   along Y=-6   Apr 1978
LANL   Fram Strait   Apr 1978
NPS   Fram Strait   April 1979
NYU   Fram Strait   April
RAS   Fram Strait   Apr 1978
UAF   Fram Strait   April
UW   Fram Strait   Apr 1978
	Temperature	Salinity	Velocity

Trying to understand the reasons for differences among the models is a huge, ongoing task by many investigators. One part of that overall effort is described on an accompanying page.

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation through the University of Alaska and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, PlanetWater helps support the role of IOS in AOMIP. Materials presented through this web page reflect IOS/PlanetWater participation.       

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