Technical Description of the MiniCAM Model

Edmonds, Wise, and MacCracken. 1994. Advanced Energy Technologies and Climate Change: An Analysis Using the Global Change Assess ment Model (GCAM). PNL-9798. Pacific Northwest Laboratory. Richmond, Wash.

• This paper contains a comprehensive overview of the modeling approach, model scenarios, and conclusions drawn from the MiniCAM model. Links to individual sections are provided, as well as the full-text version of the paper.
  1. Introduction -- summary of the paper and introduction to the model.
  2. Approach -- discussion of energy-related emissions and atmosphere, climate, and sea-level model components.
  3. The Reference Case -- description of the simulated IS92a scenario.
  4. Five Advanced Energy Scenarios -- discussion of MiniCAM model scenarios.
  5. Conclusions -- review of model results.
  6. Full Text -- access the full text of the paper.

For additional information on MiniCAM, see the sections on the ERB and MAGICC models contained elsewhere in this guide.

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