Show HN: WebGCM – a global climate model running in the browser on WebGPU

Category: other

Tags: climate-model, webgpu, simulation, geodesic-grid, browser

Score: 6.8/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 9, Documentation: 6, Utility: 5)

WebGCM is a global climate model that runs entirely in the browser using WebGPU, simulating a hydrostatic atmosphere with moist physics, a multi-layer ocean, sea ice, and realistic continents. It adapts resolution based on device capabilities and allows interactive visualization of various climate variables. This project is interesting because it brings complex climate simulation to a wide audience through web technology, enabling interactive exploration and education.

Target audience: climate scientists, educators, web developers, students

Repository: https://gcm.echorelay.net/ · JavaScript · 4 stars

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