A team of researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in conjunction with the Laoshan Laboratory, has developed LICOMK++, a global ocean simulation system with one-kilometer horizontal resolution.
The construction of the ocean simulation system
This technical improvement allows direct representation of submesoscale processes, i.e., small-scale marine phenomena such as eddies, fronts and mixing structures, which were previously ignored or only roughly represented in climate models. By integrating these elements, the model provides a more accurate projection of how the ocean regulates heat and carbon in the Earth’s atmosphere.
According to Chinese state media reports and international analysis, the ocean absorbs more than 90% of the excess heat generated by global warming. global warming and more than 30% of CO₂ emissions produced by human activities.
In addition to its scientific relevance, the development of LICOMK++ has a strategic component. In the face of technological restrictions imposed by the United States, China has boosted its own computing capabilities. This model runs on systems such as the OceanLight supercomputer, which translates into a technological approach to meteorological studies.
On the other hand, the researchers point out that having such high-resolution climate simulations can improve prediction and provide more effective tools for global climate governance. The model can feed environmental policies, adaptation strategies and climate change management with a more robust scientific basis.
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