Computer model to calculate emissions from road traffic
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?
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- yes
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Sensitivity analysis
Sensitivity analysis helps identifying the uncertain inputs mostly responsible for the uncertainty in the model responses. Has the model undergone sensitivity analysis?
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- no
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Have model results been published in peer-reviewed articles?
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- yes
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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.
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- no
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- It however has been reviewed in a multitude of scientific papers.
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Model validation
Has model validation been done? Have model predictions been confronted with observed data (ex-post)?
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- yes
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- Emission levels have been verified according to laboratory measurements.
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Transparency
To what extent do input data come from publicly available sources?
This may include sources accessible upon subscription and/or payment
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- not provided
Is the full model database as such available to external users?
Whether or not it implies a specific procedure or a fee
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- yes
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Have model results been presented in publicly available reports?
Note this excludes IA reports.
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- yes
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Have output datasets been made publicly available?
Note this could also imply a specific procedure or a fee.
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- yes
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Is there any user friendly interface presenting model results that is accessible to the public?
For instance: Dashboard, interactive interfaces...
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- not provided
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Has the model been documented in a publicly available dedicated report or a manual?
Note this excludes IA reports.
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- yes
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- Documentation is available from the COPERT website.
Is there a dedicated public website where information about the model is provided?
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- yes
Is the model code open-source?
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- yes
Can the code be accessed upon request?
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- not applicable
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