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Computer model to calculate emissions from road traffic

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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

    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
    Uncertainty estimates and guidance for road transport emission calculations (Kouridis et al. Dec 2009).

      Have model results been published in peer-reviewed articles?

      yes

        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
        It however has been reviewed in a multitude of scientific papers.

          Model validation

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

          yes
          Emission levels have been verified according to laboratory measurements.

            Transparency

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

            This may include sources accessible upon subscription and/or payment

            not provided

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

            Whether or not it implies a specific procedure or a fee

            yes

              Have model results been presented in publicly available reports?

              Note this excludes IA reports.

              not provided

              Have output datasets been made publicly available?

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

              yes

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

                For instance: Dashboard, interactive interfaces...

                not provided

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

                  Note this excludes IA reports.

                  yes
                  Documentation is available from the COPERT website.

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

                  yes

                  Is the model code open-source?

                  yes

                  Can the code be accessed upon request?

                  not applicable