Model Runs

The IMAGE 2.0 Guide provides documentation for four IMAGE model runs. These model runs were selected by the authors as the canonical scenarios for IMAGE 2.0. Alcamo et al. (1994) discuss the model's assumptions in Modeling the global societ y-biosphere-climate system, Part 2: Computed scenarios.

The "Conventional Wisdom" model run is a reference case that is partly based on the input assumptions of the IS92a scenario developed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which serves as the scientific advisory panel to the Framew ork Convention on Climate Change. The assumptions underlying the "Conventional Wisdom" model run and its results are described in Part 2, Section 2.1 of Alcamo et al. (1994).
The "Biofuel Crops" model run assumes that most biofuels will be derived from new cropland. The assumptions underlying the "Biofuel Crops" model run and its results are described in Part 2, Section 3.1 of Alcamo et al. (1994).
The "No Biofuels" model run examines the sensitivity of the system to the use of biofuels. The assumptions underlying the "No Biofuels" model run and its results are described in Part 2, Section 4.1 of Alcamo et al. (1994).
The "Ocean Realignment" model run investigates the effect of a large-scale change in ocean circulation on the biosphere and climate. The assumptions underlying the "Ocean Realignment" model run and its results are described in Part 2, Section 5.1 of Alcamo et al. (1994).

The IMAGE team at RIVM has developed two new scenarios exploring the consequences of CO2 stabilization at 350 ppm in 2150--reaching 367 ppm in 2100--and CO2 stabilization at 450 ppm in 2100. We hope to add these scenarios to the SEDAC system in 1995.

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Sources

Alcamo, Joseph (ed.). 1994. IMAGE 2.0: Integrated Modeling of Global Climate Change. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

Suggested Citation

Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN). 1995. IMAGE 2.0 Model Guide [online]. University Center, Mich.
CIESIN URL: http://sedac.ciesin.org/mva/image-2.0/image-2.0-toc.html

Acknowledgement

This work, including access to the data and technical assistance, is provided by CIESIN, with funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration under Contract NAS5-32632 for the Development and Operation of the Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC).

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