Land Surface Model team
About the team
Modelling soils and vegetation is an essential element for simulating our climate and weather and producing better localised predictions. This is known as land surface modelling. ACCESS has a specific land surface model called Community Atmosphere Biosphere Land Exchange (CABLE) developed with the Australian land uniqueness in mind.
CABLE integrates the complex biological, physical and chemical processes involved in modelling the land, which requires an interdisciplinary approach due to the many scales and elements involved. It enables us to predict how the natural carbon cycle will operate under a range of future scenarios.
Our team focuses on creating an easy-to-use, clear and robust infrastructure to bring the knowledge of Australian land specificities to the ACCESS model. We work with the research community through the Land Surface Modelling Community Working Group, providing software development expertise to Australian researchers to improve the CABLE model and making it easier to use and to develop.
Engage with us
If you’re interested in learning more about our work or collaborating with us, we invite you to reach out or attend our Land Surface Modelling Community Working Group meetings, which are open to everyone, especially early-career researchers and students. Together, we can enhance our understanding of the land and its critical role in our planet’s climate system.
