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CrocoDash

CROCODILE Ecosystem

CrocoDash

The Python toolkit for configuring, customizing, and setting up regional MOM6 ocean models in CESM. From grid generation to boundary conditions — all in one place.

What It Produces

Regional grid generation

Regional Grid Generation

Bathymetry and topography

Git-Logged Bathymetry Editing

Open boundary condition forcing

Boundary Condition Generation

Sea surface height and speed model output

Model Output

What CrocoDash Can Do (Beyond General Setup)

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Coupling

Add BGC and CICE coupled components to your regional ocean configuration.

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Grid Customization

Subset global grids or build custom regional grids for any ocean domain.

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Data Products

Manage boundary conditions, initial conditions, and forcing data from a variety of data sources.

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Additional Physics

Add tides, runoff, chlorophyll, and other components with a single function call.

Explore the Content

Tutorial

End-to-end walkthrough from installation to a running regional model.

Feature Notebooks

Deep dives into specific CrocoDash capabilities — BGC, CICE, tides, runoff, and more.

Use Cases

Real-world configurations and advanced setups for specific ocean regions.