Overview of UM-UKCA model

ModelTypeHorizontal resolution (lat x lon)Vertical resolution (model top and number of levels)Stratospheric aerosol componentsAerosol dynamics schemeSimulated aerosol in hetchem?Simulated aerosol radiatively coupled?References
UM-UKCAGCM1.25° x 1.875° (N96)80km,
85 levels
Sulfate & Meteoric Smoke Ptcls2-moment modal,
7 modes (only 4 are significant in stratosphere)
NYDhomse et al.[2014] and Marshall et al. [2019]

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