Model

Abbreviation^*

Modeling group

CCSM3, 2005

NCCCSM

National Center for Atmospheric Research, USA

ECHAM5/MPI-OM, 2005

MPEH5

Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Germany

GFDL-CM2.1, 2005

GFCM21

U.S Dept. of Commerce/NOAAA/Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, USA

MRI-CGCM2.3.2, 2003

MRCGCM

National Center for Atmospheric Research, USA

UKMO-HadCM3, 1997

HADCM3

Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research/Met Office, UK