This dataset includes the CNRM-CM5 model output prepared for SPECS seaIceInit (1979-2012). These data were prepared by the Centre National de Recherches Meteorologiques, as part of the SPECS project. The model used is CNRM-CM, combining ARPEGEv6.0.3 + NEM0v3.2 + GELATO6.0.1 + SURFEX7.2, frequency is monthly. Atmospheric variables are: clt evlwr hfls hfss hus mrro mrso pr prsn psl rlds rls rlut rsds rsdt rss ta tas tasmax tasmin tauu tauv ua uas va vas zg Oceanic variables are: hfnorth mlotst msftmyz msftmyza msftmyzba sltnorth so t20d thetao tos uo vo SeaIce variables are: sic sit snld strairx strairy tsice usi vsi

This dataset includes the ECMWF-IFS4 model output prepared for SPECS SoilMoistureInit (1981-2013). These data were prepared by the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasting (ECMWF), as part of the SPECS project. Model id is IFS4 (atmosphere: IFS4(201505212,CY41R1,N128TL255L91); ocean:NEMO3.4.1(L34E5,ORCA1_Z42,1°L42); seaice:N/A; MACC:N/A; land:CHTESSEL,ERA-Interim forcing, active lakes, GPCP correction, carbon fixes (CY40R1, internal exp.id g2ze, climate.v009); wave:WAM(CY41R1,1°); ozone:Cariolle(v2.9); climversion:climate.v010), no external forcing. frequency is daily and monthly. Daily Atmospheric variables are: clt pr psl rlut rsds tas tasmax tasmin tdps uas vas Monthly atmos variables: al clt hfls hfss mrso pr psl rls rlut rsds rsdt rss rsut snld ta tas tasmax tasmin tdps uas vas zg

This dataset includes the Met Office GloSea5 model output prepared for SPECS aerosols (1992-2012). These data were prepared by the Met Office Hadley Centre, as part of the SPECS project. Model id is GloSea5 (GloSea5: HadGEM3 v3.0 (2014); atmosphere: UM (GA3.0) ; ocean: NEMO (v2, ORCA0.25) ; coupler: OASIS3 (v3.3); sea ice: CICE), frequency is daily and monthly. Daily Atmospheric variables are: pr psl rls rlut tas tasmax tasmin Monthly atmos variables: pr psl ta tas zg Monthly seaIce variables: sic sit snd Ocean variables: so thetao tos uo vo

This dataset includes the MPI-ESM-LR model output prepared for SPECS seaIceInit (1991-2012). These data were prepared by the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M), as part of the SPECS project. Model id is MPI-ESM-LR (MPI-ESM-LR 2013; atmosphere: ECHAM6 v6.1.0.0 (REV: 2595), T63L47; land: JSBACH (REV: v2.01); ocean: MPIOM (REV: 3151) marine biogeochemistry HAMOCC included, GR15L40; sea ice (REV: 3151): . Frequency is daily and monthly. Daily Atmospheric variables are: clt hfls hfss mrso pr prc psl rlds rlut rsds tas uas vas Monthly atmos variables: hus pr psl ta tas ua va zg Monthly ocean variables: mlotst tos Monthly land variables: mrro mrso

This dataset includes the Met Office GloSea5 model output prepared for SPECS horizlResImpact (1996-2009). These data were prepared by the Met Office Hadley Centre, as part of the SPECS project. Model id is GloSea5 (GloSea5: HadGEM3-AO (GC2); atmosphere: UM (GA6.0) ; ocean: NEMO (v3.4, ORCA0.25) ; coupler: OASIS3 (v3.3); sea ice: CICE), frequency is daily and monthly. Daily Atmospheric variables are: pr psl rls rlut tas tasmax tasmin Monthly atmos variables: pr psl ta tas zg Monthly seaIce variables: sic sit snd Ocean variables: so thetao tos uo vo

This dataset includes the MPI-ESM-LR model output prepared for SPECS decadal (1901-2015). These data were prepared by the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M), as part of the SPECS project. Model id is MPI-ESM-LR (MPI-ESM-LR 2015; atmosphere: ECHAM6 v6.3.01p2 (REV: 3904), T63L47; land: JSBACH (REV: 3904); ocean: MPIOM v1.6.1p1 (REV: 3753) marine biogeochemistry HAMOCC included, GR15L40; sea ice (REV: 3753). Frequency is daily and monthly. Daily Atmospheric variables are: clt hfls hfss pr prc psl rlds rlut rsds tas tasmin tasmax uas vas zg Daily land variables are: mrso Monthly atmos variables: clt hfls hfss hus pr prsn psl rlds rlut rsds rsdt rsut ta tas tasmax tasmin tauu tauv ua uas vas va zg Monthly ocean variables: mlotst so thetao tos uo vo zos Monthly land variables: mrro mrso Monthly sea ice variables: sit

This dataset includes the Met Office GloSea5 model output prepared for SPECS seaIceInit (1996-2009). These data were prepared by the Met Office Hadley Centre, as part of the SPECS project. Model id is GloSea5 (GloSea5: HadGEM3 v3.0 (2014); atmosphere: UM (GA3.0) ; ocean: NEMO (v2, ORCA0.25) ; coupler: OASIS3 (v3.3); sea ice: CICE), frequency is daily and monthly. Daily Atmospheric variables are: pr psl rls rlut tas tasmax tasmin Monthly atmos variables: pr psl ta tas zg Monthly seaIce variables: sic sit snd Ocean variables: so thetao tos uo vo

This dataset includes the CNRM-CM5 model output prepared for SPECS snowInit (1991-2012). These data were prepared by the Centre National de Recherches Meteorologiques, as part of the SPECS project. Model id is CNRM-CM5, frequency is daily, associated model is atmo HR ocean HR. Arpege V5.1 is the underlying model, 31 vertical levels (CNRM-CM5 2013 atmosphere:Arpege (tl127l91r); ocean:Nemo (Orca1); sea-ice:Gelato; land:isba. Atmospheric variables are: hfls hfss pr psl rlds rls rsds rss ta tas tasmax tasmin zg

This dataset includes the Met Office HadGEM3 model output prepared for SPECS SolarIrradiance(1960-2008). These data were prepared by the Met Office Hadley Centre, as part of the SPECS project. Model id is HadGEM3 (DePreSys2 HadGEM3 v3.0 (2014); atmosphere: UM (GA3.0) ; ocean: NEMO (v3.2, ORCA1) ; coupler: OASIS3 (v3); sea ice: CICE), frequency is monthly. Monthly atmos variables: clt hfls hfss mrso pr psl rls rlut rsds rsdt rss rsut ta tas uas vas zg

This dataset includes the MPI-ESM-LR model output prepared for SPECS soilMoistureInit (1981-2012). These data were prepared by the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M), as part of the SPECS project. Model id is MPI-ESM-LR (MPI-ESM-LR 2015; atmosphere: ECHAM6 v6.3.01p2 (REV: 3904), T63L47; land: JSBACH (REV: 3904); ocean: MPIOM v1.6.1p1 (REV: 3753) marine biogeochemistry HAMOCC included, GR15L40; sea ice (REV: 3753). Frequency is daily and monthly. Daily Atmospheric variables are: clt hfls hfss pr prc psl rlds rlut rsds tas uas vas Monthly atmos variables: hus pr psl ta tas ua va zg Monthly ocean variables: mlotst tos uo vo Monthly land variables: mrro mrso Monthly sea ice variable: sit