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CENTURY agroecosystem dynamic model

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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?

yes
By multiple runs with sensitive inputs (soil datasets, climate change scenarios).

    Sensitivity analysis

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

    yes
    Not a fully sensitivity due to the model complexity, but for key inputs.

      Have model results been published in peer-reviewed articles?

      yes
      The model has been published in peer-reviewed journals.

        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
        There has been no formal evaluation of the model by an external panel.

          Model validation

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

          yes
          Comparison against LUCAS soil data: comparison with meta-analyses.

            Transparency

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

            This may include sources accessible upon subscription and/or payment

            Entirely based on publicly available sources

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

            Whether or not it implies a specific procedure or a fee

            no
            European Soil Data Centre (ESDAC).

              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
              Outputs are made available through the European Soil Data Centre.

              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.

                yes

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

                yes

                Is the model code open-source?

                no

                Can the code be accessed upon request?

                yes