When building a model in EEMS, we recommend you use this checklist to help make sure you have covered the important elements:
Pre-modeling
A1. Clear A clear statement of study objectives and constraints, including schedulescheduling
A2. Area of interest and list of questions/problems to be addressed by modeling defined
A3. Site characteristics, data, and important processes identified
A4. Appropriate The appropriate model was chosen for items A1 to A3
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A5. Data for boundary conditions and validation needs to be defined and available/acquired
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A10. A1-A9 documented and checked by the reviewer(s)
Model Setup
B1. Grid sufficiency
- Boundary locations tested for effect on the area of interest and test conditions
- Resolution tested by grid refinement test
- Bathymetry and features visually checked for accuracy
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B3. Initial conditions and spin-up is shown to be adequate to eliminate transients
B4. B1-B3 documented and checked by the separate reviewer(s)
Model Validation
C1. Adjustable parameters set within reasonable ranges of known uncertainty
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C3. C1-C2 documented with client concurrence and checked by reviewers(s)
Model Tests
D1. Test conditions consistent with A1-A3
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D4. D1-D3 documented with client concurrence and checked by the reviewer(s)
Reporting
E1. Items A-D documented in consistent inconsistent understandable fashion
E2. Results expressed with appropriate confidence limits and caveats
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