2022/4/8: Original
2022/6/17: Revised to stress importance of not bundling features in a single PR

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• Coupled model: B-case runs (~100 years) for WC, cryosphere and BGC configurations

• Component models: F, I and G cases, typically much shorter (e.g. 5 year F case with cyclic year 2010 forcing)

• Updated periodically when climate changes are integrated, or monthly ( to check for unintended changes)

• New features will be evaluated with respect to these reference solutions, with documentation on the import metrics

Note: E3SM Reference solutions and related documentation not yet ready!

Section 1: New Feature Request Process and Documentation Requirements

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