Models Knowledge
Base
The Models Knowledge Base is an inventory of EPA’s environmental models. It
contains information about model use (What are the requirements?, How can it
be obtained?, and How is it used?) and model science (What is the scientific
basis for the model?, How was the model developed?, and Was the model evaluated?).
The modeling community is encouraged to provide feedback about the Models Knowledge
Base and its models.
Inclusion of a specific model in this Models Knowledge Base is not an endorsement
for its use. Models that do not appear in this Models Knowledge Base may also be
appropriate for use. EPA recommends that models should only be used for the particular
application for which they were designed and only after they have been appropriately
evaluated. EPA expects the Models Knowledge Base to be a useful tool for
environmental modelers and managers. Decisions about the suitability of a
specific model that is included in this Models Knowledge Base for a particular
application should be made in consultation with experienced model users
(viz. EPA staff, EPA contractors, or staff of other agencies), as necessary.
EPA’s Council for Regulatory Environmental Modeling (CREM) developed this
Models Knowledge Base at the
request of the EPA Administrator (February 2003) (PDF 82 KB, 2 pages,
info about PDF). This draft Models
Knowledge Base is being reviewed by an independent panel of experts established by
EPA's Science Advisory
Board. Following this independent review, the CREM intends to make any
appropriate changes to the Models Knowledge Base and to ask for public comments
on the resulting final product through a Federal Register Notice.
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