Researchers sponsored by ESRC will use the powerful Cray X1E supercomputer at KMA to pursue a variety of earth science studies. Announced projects include:

• Development of advanced data assimilation methods by the PuKyong National University for use in the GME global model and COSMOS earth system model
• Time-slice experiments of future climate scenarios using sea surface temperatures, to be conducted by the PuKyong National University
• Development of an integrated wave, tidal and seismic wave model by Korea's National Institute for Meteorological Research
• Development of a high-resolution global cloud resolving model by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI)

"The third round of projects will continue to fulfill the ESRC's objective to advance the science of earth-system modelling for the East-Asia Pacific region, as well as promoting collaboration in the Korean academic community", stated Dongil Lee, director, Numerical Prediction System Management Division at KMA. "The new studies that have recently been launched demonstrate the range and depth of the research efforts fostered by the KMA and Cray collaboration. Progress in the field of earth system modeling has become critical to the welfare of people and societies around the world."