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Evaluating uncertainty in integrated environmental models: A review of concepts and tools
Author(s) -
Matott L. Shawn,
Babendreier Justin E.,
Purucker S. Thomas
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
water resources research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.863
H-Index - 217
eISSN - 1944-7973
pISSN - 0043-1397
DOI - 10.1029/2008wr007301
Subject(s) - computer science , interoperability , glossary , context (archaeology) , software , data science , software engineering , thematic map , management science , systems engineering , world wide web , engineering , paleontology , philosophy , linguistics , cartography , biology , programming language , geography
This paper reviews concepts for evaluating integrated environmental models and discusses a list of relevant software‐based tools. A simplified taxonomy for sources of uncertainty and a glossary of key terms with “standard” definitions are provided in the context of integrated approaches to environmental assessment. These constructs provide a reference point for cataloging 65 different model evaluation tools. Each tool is described briefly (in the auxiliary material) and is categorized for applicability across seven thematic model evaluation methods. Ratings for citation count and software availability are also provided, and a companion Web site containing download links for tool software is introduced. The paper concludes by reviewing strategies for tool interoperability and offers guidance for both practitioners and tool developers.