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An alternative way to evaluate chemistry-transport model variability

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A simple and complementary model evaluation technique for regional chemistry transport is discussed. The methodology is based on the concept that we can learn about model performance by comparing the simulation results with observational data available for time periods other than the period originally targeted. First, the statistical indicators selected in this study (spatial and temporal correlations) are computed for a given time period, using colocated observation and simulation data in time and space. Second, the same indicators are used to calculate scores for several other years while conserving the spatial locations and Julian days of the year. The difference between the results provides useful insights on the model capability to reproduce the observed day-to-day and spatial variability. In order to synthesize the large amount of results, a new indicator is proposed, designed to compare several error statistics between all the years of validation and to quantify whether the period and area being studied were well captured by the model for the correct reasons.
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ineris-01863165 , version 1 (28-08-2018)

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Laurent Menut, Sylvain Mailler, Bertrand Bessagnet, Guillaume Siour, Augustin Colette, et al.. An alternative way to evaluate chemistry-transport model variability. Geoscientific Model Development, 2017, 10, pp.1199-1208. ⟨10.5194/gmd-10-1199-2017⟩. ⟨ineris-01863165⟩
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