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Osamu Dazai Author Better: FreeTo understand why Dazai is often argued to be the "better" author—specifically in terms of emotional resonance and raw psychological depth—one must look beyond the scandalous biography of the man and into the terrifying beauty of his prose. Dazai did not merely write about suffering; he dissected it with a scalpel made of humor, pathos, and brutal honesty. Recommended entry point: “The Setting Sun” (for social critique) or “No Longer Human” (for pure psychological excavation). osamu dazai author better Osamu Dazai (1909–1948) is widely considered one of Japan’s most significant 20th-century novelists, celebrated for his raw, brutally honest explorations of the human condition. While his life was famously marred by turmoil —including addiction and multiple suicide attempts—his writing is often praised for its distinct ability to bridge the gap between "high literature" and deeply relatable, accessible prose. The "Better" Argument: Why Dazai Resonates To understand why Dazai is often argued to |
Osamu Dazai Author Better: FreeWelcome to the Global Climate Model Data Archive section of the Data Distribution Centre (DDC) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This page is the main entry point for users who want to retrieve either data (FAR to AR4 monthly mean; AR5 in different frequencies) available at DDC or information on the models used. About DDC GCM data archive The DDC uses the CERA database which is run by the World Data Center Climate (WDCC) at DKRZ. Detailed information on the CERA database is available on the Web. You can look here to get more information. The data is stored on a tape archive which is associated with the (local) database CERA. A data request will initiate a retrieval mechanism that will take some time to transfer the data from tape to disk, therefore users may have to wait before the requested data is transferred. Data is provided in NetCDF for AR5 and otherwise in GRIB format (machine independent, self-descriptive binary formats). If you need data in GZIP (compressed ASCII) format you'll have to convert the binary data locally. Information on both formats and the internal data structure is given here. You can select between:
* You can get a subset of these IPCC-DDC data on storage medias here. Download Statistics Annual statistics and reports are available starting for 2014 at Annual IPCC-DDC statistics. Monthly statistics of the number of downloads and the download volume for IPCC-DDC data are available online:
GCM data validation One of the criteria commonly used in selecting a GCM to be used in constructing regional climate scenarios for impact assessment is the performance of the GCM in simulating the present-day climate in the region. This is evaluated by comparing the model outputs with observed climate in the target region, and also over larger scales, to determine the ability of the model to simulate large scale circulation patterns. Examples of graphical comparisons between GCM outputs and observed climate for the 1961-1990 period for subcontinental world regions can be found here. AR5 Scenarios AR5 Scenarios are based on scenarios of the CMIP5 (Climate Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5). Details on CMIP5 Scenarios can be found in: |