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 next generation of scientists who will grapple with a myriad of complex climate issues. Our goal is to improve the quality of teaching and learning of climate-change science through broader access to GCMs, and to provide appropriate technology and materials to help educators use these models effectively. With research-quality resources in place, linking classrooms to actual research projects is not only possible, but can also be beneficial to the education and research communities alike.

Related URL

Link: GET SERVICE > GET SOFTWARE PACKAGE Description: Download the EdGCM software (trial version). Link: GET SERVICE > GET SOFTWARE PACKAGE Description: Purchase the the EdGCM software. Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION Description: For more information about climate study in the classroom.

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   [Definition]

MODELS >ATMOSPHERIC GENERAL CIRCULATION MODELS   [Definition]

MODELS >GEOLOGIC/TECTONIC/PALEOCLIMATE MODELS   [Definition]

MODELS >OCEAN GENERAL CIRCULATION MODELS (OGCM)/REGIONAL OCEAN MODELS   [Definition]

Science Keywords

ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >AIR QUALITY   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ALTITUDE   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC ELECTRICITY   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC WATER VAPOR   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC WINDS   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >CLOUDS   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >PRECIPITATION   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN CHEMISTRY   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN TEMPERATURE   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN WAVES   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN WINDS   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >VOLCANIC ACTIVITY   [Definition]

OCEANS >SEA SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE   [Definition]

CLIMATE INDICATORS >ATMOSPHERIC/OCEAN INDICATORS >HUMIDITY INDICES   [Definition]

CLIMATE INDICATORS >ATMOSPHERIC/OCEAN INDICATORS >TELECONNECTIONS   [Definition]

PALEOCLIMATE >PALEOCLIMATE RECONSTRUCTIONS   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY >CARBON AND HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY >HALOCARBONS AND HALOGENS   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY >HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY >NITROGEN COMPOUNDS   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY >OXYGEN COMPOUNDS   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY >SULFUR COMPOUNDS   [Definition]

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE ELEVATION ENVIRONMENT GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION OCEANS

Project

EDGCM >Educational Global Climate Modeling   [Information]

Use Constraints

Available for Windows and Mac platforms.

Keywords

EdGCM

global climate model

climate change

Service Provider

Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA 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

TYLER B. STEVENS Role: SERF AUTHOR Phone: (301) 614-6898 Fax: 301-614-5268 Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov Contact Address: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Global Change Master Directory City: Greenbelt Province or State: MD Postal Code: 20771 Country: USA

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: 2005-01-31 SERF Last Revision Date: 2012-06-15