IMAGE framework version overview

Overview of current versions IMAGE framework

Current version: IMAGE 3.2

IMAGE 3.2

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

Composition of framework version:

Model version	Description	Changes	Components
Fair-SimCap 3.0
GISMO 3.0
GLOBIO 3.0
GLOFRIS 3.0
IMAGE land management 3.2
IMAGE-LPJmL 3
IMAGE-MAGICC 6.3
IMAGE-MAGNET 3.0
TIMER 3.2

IMAGE 3.0.1

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

Composition of framework version:

Model version	Description	Changes	Components
Fair-SimCap 3.0
GISMO 3.0
GLOBIO 3.0
GLOFRIS 3.0
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
IMAGE-LPJmL 3
IMAGE-MAGICC 6.3
IMAGE-MAGNET 3.0
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

IMAGE 3.0

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

Composition of framework version:

Model version	Description	Changes	Components
Fair-SimCap 3.0
GISMO 3.0
GLOBIO 3.0
GLOFRIS 3.0
IMAGE land management 3.0
IMAGE-LPJmL 3
IMAGE-MAGICC 6.3
TIMER 3.0