Model Documentation for the MiniCAM

July 17, 2003

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Model Documentation for the MiniCAM

The MiniCAM, short for the Mini-Climate Assessment Model, is an integrated assessment model of moderate complexity focused on energy and agriculture sectors. The model produces emissions of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide) and other radiatively important substances such as sulfur dioxide. Through incorporation of the simple climate model MAGICC, the consequences of these emissions for climate change and sea-level rise can be examined. The MiniCAM is designed to be fast and flexible.

Revised: October 14, 2009 | Published: July 17, 2003

Brenkert A.L., S.J. Smith, S.H. Kim, and H.M. Pitcher. 2003. Model Documentation for the MiniCAM. PNNL-14337. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.