Couplers for linking environmental models: scoping study and potential next steps

Barkwith, A.K.A.P.; Pachocka, M.; Watson, C.; Hughes, A.G.. 2014 Couplers for linking environmental models: scoping study and potential next steps. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey. (OR/14/022) (Unpublished)

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Abstract/Summary

This report scopes out what couplers there are available in the hydrology and atmospheric modelling fields. The work reported here examines both dynamic runtime and one way file based coupling. Based on a review of the peer-reviewed literature and other open sources, there are a plethora of coupling technologies and standards relating to file formats. The available approaches have been evaluated against criteria developed as part of the DREAM project. Based on these investigations, the following recommendations are made: • The most promising dynamic coupling technologies for use within BGS are OpenMI 2.0 and CSDMS (either 1.0 or 2.0) • Investigate the use of workflow engines: Trident and Pyxis, the latter as part of the TSB/AHRC project “Confluence” • There is a need to include database standards CSW and GDAL and use data formats from the climate community NetCDF and CF standards. • Development of a “standard” composition which will consist of two process models and a 3D geological model all linked to data stored in the BGS corporate database and flat file format. Web Feature Services should be included in these compositions. There is also a need to investigate other approaches in different disciplines: The Loss Modelling Framework, OASIS-LMF is the best candidate.

Item Type:	Publication - Report
Funders/Sponsors:	BGS Science Budget
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	This item has been internally reviewed but not externally peer-reviewed
Date made live:	19 Sep 2014 11:15 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/508423

Item Type:

Publication - Report

Funders/Sponsors:

BGS Science Budget

Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:

This item has been internally reviewed but not externally peer-reviewed

Date made live:

19 Sep 2014 11:15 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/508423