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LISFLOOD

LISFLOOD hydrological 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
Ensemble runs to account for weather and climate uncertainty; parameter uncertainty runs are executed ad-hoc. The model has now been used so frequently for scenario analysis and has been found to react logically/plausible.

    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
    On a routine basis since 1998.

      Have model results been published in peer-reviewed articles?

      yes
      The model has been published in peer review literature and has since been used in many peer-reviewed publications; Also the model has been part of several model intercomparisons.

        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
          On a routine basis since 1998.

            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
            98%. Some rainfall data used for Europe are copyright material of memberstate authorities, used with permission.

              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.

              yes
              JRC Water portal, Eurpean Flood Awareness System (EFAS), European Drought Observatory (EDO), Global Flood Alert System (GloFAS), DispaSET, CAPRI.

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

              For instance: Dashboard, interactive interfaces...

              yes

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

              Note this excludes IA reports.

              yes
              LISFLOOD is an open source model available on Github

              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