Archive model config files

[kieranricardo]

Along with data and restarts, archive model config files. This makes it possible to track parameter changes during model runs.

[chrisb13]

Thanks @kieranricardo, just for my own understanding.. So if one was to archive the "model config files" would they be 'tracked' beyond living in the folder? As in, in the payu context, they get committed automagically into git each time the model cycles.

fyi @aidanheerdegen / @helenmacdonald as we were discussing the pro/cons of converting to payu for cm/esm3 in terms of run provenance. @kieranricardo was saying that he has a means to do this.

[aidanheerdegen]

As always the devil is in the detail. Would this mean CM3 would do this differently to OM3?

[chrisb13]

What is "this" here? You mean Kieran's approach of not using Payu? My impression is yes, would be different to how it is currently done in OM3 (using Payu) but I'll let @kieranricardo put us straight...

If that is what you mean @aidanheerdegen, do you have a specific concern?

@kieranricardo, with your suggested approach, what tracks the ocean-cice component changes?

[aidanheerdegen]

If that is what you mean @aidanheerdegen, do you have a specific concern?

I have no specific concern as I have no specifics to be concerned about.