Coupled Model (ACCESS-CM)
What is ACCESS-CM2?
The Coupled Model 2 (CM2) includes the atmosphere, ocean and sea-ice components and produces physical climate simulations. ACCESS-CM2 features improved fluid dynamics and a microphysical aerosol scheme.
ACCESS-CM2 is one of the two ACCESS global coupled model versions run by the Australian climate community for the Coupled Model lntercomparison Project, CMIP. There are several 
variants, combining different versions of the Unified Model atmosphere, CABLE land surface model, MOM ocean and CICE sea ice models.
The ACCESS-CM2 simulations provide extensive datasets encompassing a wide range of variables that characterise the climate, such as temperature, rainfall, cloud cover, sea-ice extent and ocean circulation. This model allows climate scientists to simulate climate to 2100 (and beyond) for a range of future socioeconomic pathways.
How is ACCESS-CM2 used?
A wide range of simulations from the ACCESS-CM2 version were used in the most recent Coupled Model lntercomparison Project, CMIP6.
Datasets are available from the Earth System Grid Federation (ESGF) at the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI).
For more information go to: https://dx.doi.org/10.25914/5b98afc88531e
Read an ACCESS Impact Case here
Waht to get started with ACCESS-CM2:
- Access The ACCESS-Hive Docs to find all documentation for the model
- Learn how to run the ACCESS-CM Model
- ACCESS-CM Description
Acknowledging the use of ACCESS-CM2
Users of ACCESS-NRI models, data, tools of expert support are required to clearly include an acknowledgement in all publications/reports/public releases. Correct acknowledgement allows us to demonstrate our impact, find how our infrastructure is being used, and increase recognition of value of the ACCESS National Research Infrastructure. We suggest to use the following statement:
“This research used the ACCESS-NRI’s model ACCESS-CM2, which is enabled by the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS)”
ACCESS-NRI modelling relies on computational and data resources operated by Australia’s National Computational Infrastructure (NCI). ACCESS-NRI and NCI are enabled by the Australian Government, Department of Education, through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS)
