RUBISCO: Reducing Uncertainties in Biogeochemical Interactions through Synthesis and Computation

As Earth system models

earth system model (ESM)

A model that simulates how chemistry, biology, and physical forces work together. These models are similar to, but much more comprehensive than, global climate models.

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become increasingly complex, there is a growing need for a comprehensive evaluation of model predictions. Through science discoveries, data products, and community resources we are improving our understanding of the role of biogeochemical processes

biogeochemical processes

The complex interactions and transformations of chemical elements and compounds that occur throughout Earth's ecosystems, such as nutrient and element cycling between living organisms, the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and pedosphere (soil).

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and feedbacks in the Earth system and how they may evolve and influence global environmental change. Our goal is to reduce uncertainties in Earth system models.