1. 1 Earth System Modeling Framework ESMF Usability and Training http://www.esmf.ucar.edu

2. 2 Usability Strategies  Challenge: Increase and maintain functionality while retaining ease of use.  Strategies:  Continue to resolve outstanding bug and support requests  Continue the standardization of interfaces  Implement a consistent look and feel  Major effort to increase the number of examples scheduled  Comprehensive documentation review is ongoing

3. 3 Training Strategies  Annual meeting is really a 2 day tutorial with a new approach:  Two tracks, new users and converting from the 2 to the 3 series.  One on one time with developers.  Portable machine in which students can log in and build ESMF, explore the code etc.  Greater use of telecons to assist individual developers.

4. 4 Questions? http://www.esmf.ucar.edu