Since 1980s continuous development of the global climate observing system, successful implementation of the international field experiments in different regions as well as the fast development of computer performance have provided great support to the booming of climate models. 20世纪80年代以来,全球气候观测系统(GCOS)的不断完善、国际大型外场观测试验的成功实施以及高性能计算机的飞速发展,为气候模式的迅猛发展提供了基础和条件。