Using climate models to understand how the climate system works is arguably the best use of climate models. (judithcurry.com)
A graduate - level course on the hands - on use of climate models for understanding climate processes. (atmos.albany.edu)
As an example of how practical and basic research can work together, Moss described work in the U.S. involving water utilities, university scientists, and private firms to pilot use of climate models and water utility modeling to design resilient water systems. (pnnl.gov)