Model initialization (Q815)
Subject, term, tag: Model initialization
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Model initialization |
Subject, term, tag: Model initialization |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
A climate prediction typically proceeds by integrating a climate model forward in time from an initial state that is intended to reflect the actual state of the climate system. Available observations of the climate system are assimilated into the model. Initialization is a complex process that is limited by available observations, observational errors and, depending on the procedure used, may be affected by uncertainty in the history of climate forcing. The initial conditions will contain errors that grow as the forecast progresses, thereby limiting the time period over which the forecast will be useful. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026