We’re putting together a list of variables that ACCESS-ESM1.6 will need to output for the upcoming CMIP7 submission. This helps make sure we’re meeting the right requirements and supporting the most important scientific goals.
Please use the CMIP7 Data Request tool to find the variables linked to the experiments and opportunities your team plans to take part in. The guide below walks you through how to do this step by step.
1. Access the Data Request
- Go to the official CMIP7 Data Request v1.2.1 online database.
- For step-by-step navigation help, consult the official guidance.
2. Identify Relevant Opportunities
- Opportunities represent high-level scientific or policy use-cases (e.g., “Carbon Cycle and Emissions-Driven Simulations,” “Global Carbon Budget Construction”).
- In the database, locate the Opportunities table or filter. This section lists all available opportunities with descriptions and justifications.
- Read through the opportunity titles and descriptions to determine which align with your group’s research interests or institutional priorities.
3. See Associated Experiments
- Each opportunity is linked to one or more experiments.
- In the database, select an opportunity of interest. There will be a field or linked table showing all associated experiments.
- Click on an experiment name to view its details, including experiment design, timeline, and requirements.
4. Filter Variables by Opportunity and Experiment
- Once you’ve selected an opportunity and experiment, use the database’s filtering tools to display only the variables relevant to your selection.
- Typically, you can filter the Variables table by both Opportunity and Experiment fields.
- This will show you the precise list of variables your group would need to output if participating in that opportunity and experiment.
5. Use Experiment Groups: examples DECK and FastTrack
- Experiment Group is a useful filter to understand which experiments are part of core CMIP activities:
- DECK (Diagnostic, Evaluation and Characterization of Klima): The foundational experiments required for all participating models. Filter by the “deck” experiment group to see these experiments and their required variables.
- FastTrack: A set of experiments designed to deliver high-priority outputs for urgent needs (e.g., IPCC AR7). Filter by the “fast-track” experiment group to see these experiments and their variables.
- Note: FastTrack experiments do not include DECK but are designed to complement them. Reviewing both groups ensures you understand the full set of required and optional outputs for your model.
6. Export and Document Your Selection
- Exporting Data: The export function in Airtable is only available if you copy the database to your personal or organizational Airtable account.
- To do this, use the “Copy base” or “Duplicate base” feature in Airtable (you will need an Airtable account).
- Once copied, you can use Airtable’s export tools (e.g., export to CSV) on your own copy.
- Documenting Participation:
- After filtering and exporting, save the relevant variable lists for your group’s planning and implementation.
- Record which opportunities, experiments, and variables your group will participate in.
- Share this documentation with your team and update as the Data Request evolves.