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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
Large body of literature is available including about model use & calibration.

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
Large body of literature is available including about model use & calibration.

Have model results been published in peer-reviewed articles?

yes
Large body of literature is available about the model including peer reviewed articles.

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
    Large body of literature is available including about model validation.

    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
    An internal database has been built by the Water and Marine Resources Unit. It has been aligned when possible with the data used by the LISFLOOD model.

      Have model results been presented in publicly available reports?

      Note this excludes IA reports.

      yes

      Have output datasets been made publicly available?

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

      no
      The model results, in particular those linked to estimation of irrigation have been made 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.

          yes
          User manual available from the website.

          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