The obs4MIPs data specifications

The obs4MIPs data specifications (ODS) provide the detailed technical alignment between CMIP standard model output and obs4MIPs-compliant products. The most recent version, ODS2.5, was finalized 15 April 2024. Refinements to ODS can be expected to ensure alignment with CMIP7.

Gleckler, P., Taylor, K. E., Durack, P. J., Nadeau, D., Biard, J. C., Elsaesser, G., Ferraro, R., Finkensieper, S., Hassler, B., Manaster, A., Mears, C., Pinnock, S., Stevens, S., Tuma, M., Turner, B., Waterfall, A., & Willet, K. M. (2024). Obs4MIPs Data Specifications version 2.5 (ODS2.5) (2.5). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11500474

Questions and comments are always welcome (obs4MIPs-admin@llnl.gov).