NCAR Summer School, 13 August 2008
Regional Climate Models
WhatÕs a model?
¥Most generally, a model is a representation of something else
¥Physical models:  model ships, model airplanes, etc.  Sometimes used to help with design of the real thing (as in wind tunnels).
¥Conceptual models:  ÒI think it works like this.Ó
¥Mathematical models:  An equation or system of equations that represents a physical system.