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To apply the IMAGE 3.0 model for a specific purpose, what is needed is of course the model with all endogenous settings and data so that it reproduces the relevant aspects of the state-of-the-world in the year 2005. In fact, the state in the year 2005 is calculated by the model over the period starting in 1970, using exogenous data to calibrate internal parameters. From 2005 onwards, a range of model drivers, rooted in more generic scenario drivers, must be prepared either by experts or teams at PBL, or by working together with other partners supplying inputs such as population, economic projections and food production. For more information on drivers, see [[Scenario drivers]]. Of course, all this typically done in consultation with stakeholders and sponsors of the studies, and with project partners. | To apply the IMAGE 3.0 model for a specific purpose, what is needed is of course the model with all endogenous settings and data so that it reproduces the relevant aspects of the state-of-the-world in the year 2005. In fact, the state in the year 2005 is calculated by the model over the period starting in 1970, using exogenous data to calibrate internal parameters. From 2005 onwards, a range of model drivers, rooted in more generic scenario drivers, must be prepared either by experts or teams at PBL, or by working together with other partners supplying inputs such as population, economic projections and food production. For more information on drivers, see [[Scenario drivers]]. Of course, all this typically done in consultation with stakeholders and sponsors of the studies, and with project partners. | ||
An IMAGE run produces a very long list of output representing the results of the various parts of the framework, either as end-indicator or as intermediate deliveries driving operations further downstream. Together the outputs span the range from drivers to pressures, states and finally impacts. Outputs from the IMAGE 3.0 core model concern energy use, conversion and supply; agricultural production; land cover and land-use; nutrient cycles in natural and agricultural systems; emissions to air and surface water; carbon stocks in biomass pools, soils, atmosphere and oceans; atmospheric emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants; concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and radiative forcing; changes in temperature and precipitation; sea level rise; water use for irrigation; and many others. The additional impact models complement these ‘standard’ outputs with biodiversity indicators; human development indicators; water stress; flood risks; and others. | |||
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Revision as of 13:52, 16 December 2013
Parts of IMAGE framework/IMAGE 3.0 in a nutshell
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