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Analysis of Fluorinated greenhouse gases

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Quality & Transparency

Quality

Model uncertainties

Models are by definition affected by uncertainties (in input data, input parameters, scenario definitions, etc.). Have the model uncertainties been quantified? Are uncertainties accounted for in your simulations?

no
The model is based on market fluctuations/decisions, which are highly volatile. Quantification of uncertainties cannot be properly conducted.

    Sensitivity analysis

    Sensitivity analysis helps identifying the uncertain inputs mostly responsible for the uncertainty in the model responses. Has the model undergone sensitivity analysis?

    no
    Too demanding.

      Have model results been published in peer-reviewed articles?

      no

        Has the model formally undergone scientific review by a panel of international experts?

        Please note that this does not refer to the cases when model results were validated by stakeholders.

        no

          Model validation

          Has model validation been done? Have model predictions been confronted with observed data (ex-post)?

          yes
          Demand has been compared to total supply reported under the F-gas Regulation and emissions have been compared to data on emissions reported under UNFCCC.

            Transparency

            To what extent do input data come from publicly available sources?

            This may include sources accessible upon subscription and/or payment

            Based on both publicly available and restricted-access sources

            Is the full model database as such available to external users?

            Whether or not it implies a specific procedure or a fee

            no
            Input data are based on both publicly available and restricted-access sources. The full model database as such is not available to external users.

              Have model results been presented in publicly available reports?

              Note this excludes IA reports.

              no

              Have output datasets been made publicly available?

              Note this could also imply a specific procedure or a fee.

              yes
              Output datasets have been made publicly available.

                Is there any user friendly interface presenting model results that is accessible to the public?

                For instance: Dashboard, interactive interfaces...

                no

                  Has the model been documented in a publicly available dedicated report or a manual?

                  Note this excludes IA reports.

                  no
                  An older version of the model was described in the IA report but no additional dedicated reports or manuals were published.

                  Is there a dedicated public website where information about the model is provided?

                  no

                    Is the model code open-source?

                    no

                    Can the code be accessed upon request?

                    no