When building a model in EEMS, we recommend you use this checklist to help make sure you have covered the important elements:
A1. Clear statement of study objectives and constraints, including schedule
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 model chosen for items A1 to A3
A5. Data for boundary conditions and validation needs defined and available/acquired
A6. Resources sufficient (i.e., money, time, staff expertise, computer resources, data for boundaries and validation)
A7. Validation criteria established consistent with A1-A6
A8. A1-A7 documented and client concurrence obtained
A9. Tier 1 and Tier 2 Analyses performed
A10. A1-A9 documented and checked by reviewer(s)
B1. Grid sufficiency
B2. Boundary conditions established appropriate to A1 – A3
B3. Initial conditions and spin-up shown to be adequate to eliminate transients
B4. B1-B3 documented and checked by separate reviewer(s)
C1. Adjustable parameters set within reasonable ranges of known uncertainty
C2. Model-Prototype agreement consistent with A1-A3 and A7
C3. C1-C2 documented with client concurrence and checked by reviewers(s)
D1. Test conditions consistent with A1-A3
D2. Sensitivity to parameters and plans tested
D3. Results consistent with expectations and other studies and within reasonable ranges
D4. D1-D3 documented with client concurrence and checked by reviewer(s)
E1. Items A-D documented in consistent understandable fashion
E2. Results expressed with appropriate confidence limits and caveats
E3. Interpretation and conclusions are consistent with A1-A3 and E2
E4. Client and reviewer(s) feedback solicited and used to refine report(s)