IMAGE framework version overview

Overview of IMAGE framework versions and their changes

Versions and their changes

IMAGE 3.2 (latest version)

IMAGE 3.2 describes the framework version used to produce the SSP scenarios

Framework model composition

• Fair-SimCap 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• GISMO 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• GLOBIO 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• GLOFRIS 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• IMAGE land management 3.2, Short description
• IMAGE-LPJmL 3, LPJmL version as used in IMAGE 3.0 framework, initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• IMAGE-MAGICC 6.3, MAGICC version as used in IMAGE 3.0 framework, initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• IMAGE-MAGNET 3.0, MAGNET version as used in IMAGE 3.0 framework, initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• TIMER 3.2, Short note on this version

IMAGE 3.0.1

IMAGE 3.0.1 describes the framework version used to produce the SSP scenarios

Framework model composition

• IMAGE land management 3.0.1 (changed), Model version as used for the implementation of the SSP scenarios
• TIMER 3.0.1 (changed), Model version as used for the implementation of the SSP scenarios
• Fair-SimCap 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• GISMO 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• GLOBIO 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• GLOFRIS 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• IMAGE-LPJmL 3, LPJmL version as used in IMAGE 3.0 framework, initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• IMAGE-MAGICC 6.3, MAGICC version as used in IMAGE 3.0 framework, initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• IMAGE-MAGNET 3.0, MAGNET version as used in IMAGE 3.0 framework, initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework

Changes compared to previous version

Model version	Changes
IMAGE land management 3.0.1	The allocation of new irrigated area is slightly updated, and described. In model component: Land-use allocation The empirical allocation approach is now described as the default model setting, and the possible coupling to CLUEMondo is included as a very specific, additional option. In model component: Land-use allocation Forest management, and the uncertainties in this module are now described in more detail. In model component: Forest management
TIMER 3.0.1	The model has been recalibrated using information of EDGAR database and the GAINS database In model component: Emissions Bio-energy: new bio-energy crop (grassy biomass) has been added and more detailed modeled to derive the potential for residues. In model component: Energy supply The model describing demand for non-energy use of fossil fuels and biomass has been improved. In model component: Energy demand The electric power model has been significantly improved to better describe the penetration of intermittent technologies vis-à-vis reliability and load constraints. In model component: Energy conversion Concentrated solar power and wind power in coastal seas have been added as additional technologies. In model component: Energy conversion The transport model has been updated with new information on the performance of different technologies. In model component: Energy demand

Archive(s) of previous version

• Media:TIMER 3.0 archive.pdf
• Media:IMAGE land management 3.0 archive.pdf

IMAGE 3.0

The 3.0 version is the initial version described on this site and in the IMAGE 3.0 book.

Framework model composition

• Fair-SimCap 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• GISMO 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• GLOBIO 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• GLOFRIS 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• IMAGE land management 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3 framework
• IMAGE-LPJmL 3, LPJmL version as used in IMAGE 3.0 framework, initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• IMAGE-MAGICC 6.3, MAGICC version as used in IMAGE 3.0 framework, initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework
• TIMER 3.0, Initial version of IMAGE 3.0 framework

Scheme: Mapping of core models to model components

Table: Mapping of core models to model components

Mapping of IMAGE framework components to the computer models.
Note: Land-use emissions are also calculated in LPJmL.

Model	Model components	Latest version	Model version overview
FAIR model	Climate policy	Fair-SimCap 3.0	Fair-SimCap model version overview
GISMO model	Human development	GISMO 3.0
GLOBIO model	Aquatic biodiversity Ecosystem services Land degradation Terrestrial biodiversity	GLOBIO 3.0
GLOFRIS model	Flood risks	GLOFRIS 3.0
IMAGE land management model	Emissions Forest management Land cover and land use Land-use allocation Livestock systems Nutrients	IMAGE land management 3.2	IMAGE land management model version overview
LPJmL model	Carbon cycle and natural vegetation Crops and grass Water	IMAGE-LPJmL 3
MAGICC model	Atmospheric composition and climate	IMAGE-MAGICC 6.3
MAGNET model	Agricultural economy	IMAGE-MAGNET 3.0
TIMER model	Emissions Energy conversion Energy demand Energy supply Energy supply and demand	TIMER 3.2	TIMER model version overview