This dataset includes the MPI-ESM-LR model output prepared for SPECS soilMoistureInit (1981-2012). These data were prepared by the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M), as part of the SPECS project.

Model id is MPI-ESM-LR (MPI-ESM-LR 2015; atmosphere: ECHAM6 v6.3.01p2 (REV: 3904), T63L47; land: JSBACH (REV: 3904); ocean: MPIOM v1.6.1p1 (REV: 3753) marine biogeochemistry HAMOCC included, GR15L40; sea ice (REV: 3753). Frequency is daily and monthly.

Daily Atmospheric variables are:

clt hfls hfss pr prc psl rlds rlut rsds tas uas vas

Monthly atmos variables:

hus pr psl ta tas ua va zg

Monthly ocean variables:

mlotst tos uo vo

Monthly land variables:

mrro mrso

Monthly sea ice variable:

sit