Computer models implement the components (conceptual models) of IMAGE framework.
Computer models are classified in: core, associated, related and other used external models/data sources.
- Core IMAGE models are used for the integrated assessments projects and developed by the IMAGE team or in close collaboration with partners.
- Associated models use the results of the core models to compute various impacts. These models are developed in consultation with the IMAGE team
- Related models are not part of the IMAGE framework, but may be used in the framework, depending on the type of project. They are not developed by the IMAGE team.
- External models/data sources are used for data only.
Venn diagram of models used in IMAGE framework
Core computer models
CEDS database |
Air pollution and energy policies |
Historical emissions database for greenhouse gases and pollutants. |
PNNL, University of Maryland |
FAIR model |
Climate policy |
Policy response |
PBL |
IMAGE land management model |
Land-use allocation, Forest management, Livestock systems, Land cover and land use, Emissions, Nutrients |
Land management |
PBL |
LPJmL model |
Carbon cycle and natural vegetation, Crops and grass, Water |
Carbon, vegetation, agriculture and water |
PIK |
MAGICC model |
Atmospheric composition and climate |
climate |
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TIMER model |
Energy supply and demand, Energy supply, Energy conversion, Emissions, Energy demand |
Energy supply and demand |
PBL |
Associated computer models
Related computer models
Other used computer models
Data sources
Related overviews