Data/Model Analysis in the Virtual Model Repository

The Virtual Model Repository (VMR) is a virtual observatory that enables scientific analysis of numerical models of the Earth's magnetosphere. A variety of model results are made available in a consistent and intuitive way through visualization tools and data/model comparisons. Open access to model output is provided, especially for model output used in support of published papers. The VMR enables browse/search of model output and satellite data for time periods of scientific interest. For example, the large event run library at NASA's Community Coordinated Modeling Center can be browsed and model output compared with a variety of satellite data. In addition, the large collection of data at CDAWeb can be searched to see what data is available for time periods where a model run has been made. Data discovery and exchange is coordinated through various APIs from multiple sites to bring in the relevant data for visualization. A growing set of Michigan SWMF magnetosphere runs are also now available to download and/or visualize with a web graphics interface in 1D, 2D, and 3D.