[RegCNET] Extend the simulation period

[Dilip Ganguly]

Hi,
I have completed one year simulation using RegCM3 over a certain domain. 
Initially I had assumed that it would be sufficient for my purpose. But 
now I wish to continue my simulation for another year over the same 
domain. Since the model outputs are sensitive to the initial condition, 
what should I do to complete this simulation so that I get the model 
outputs to be the same as what I would have obtained with a continuous two 
year simulation. Is it the same as a normal restart procedure when the 
model crashes in between the complete simulation due to several reasons. 
Do I need to change anything in the domain.param file or changing the 
parameters IDATE1 and IDATE2 in icbc.param and regcm.in is sufficient ?

Waiting for your suggestions.

Dilip. 
  
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