Impact model: VECTRI

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Basic information

Model Version: 1.8.1

Model Homepage: http://www.ictp.it/tompkins/~vectri/

Model License: GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3

Reference Paper: Main Reference: Tompkins A, Ermert V et al. A regional-scale, high resolution dynamical malaria model that accounts for population density, climate and surface hydrology. Malaria Journal,12,,2013

Reference Paper: Other References: Tompkins A, Thomson M et al. Uncertainty in malaria simulations in the highlands of Kenya: Relative contributions of model parameter setting, driving climate and initial condition errors. PLOS ONE,13,e0200638,2018
Asare E, Tompkins A, Bomblies A et al. A Regional Model for Malaria Vector Developmental Habitats Evaluated Using Explicit, Pond-Resolving Surface Hydrology Simulations. PLOS ONE,11,e0150626,2016
Asare E, Tompkins A, Amekudzi L, Ermert V et al. A breeding site model for regional, dynamical malaria simulations evaluated using in situ temporary ponds observations. Geospatial Health,11,,2016
Tompkins A, Colón‐González F, Di Giuseppe F, Namanya D et al. Dynamical Malaria Forecasts Are Skillful at Regional and Local Scales in Uganda up to 4 Months Ahead. GeoHealth,3,58-66,2019

Person Responsible For Model Simulations In This Simulation Round: Adrian Tompkins

Resolution

Spatial Aggregation: regular grid

Spatial Resolution: 0.5°x0.5°

Temporal Resolution Of Input Data: Climate Variables: daily

Input data sets used

Simulated Atmospheric Climate Data Sets Used: IPSL-CM5A-LR, HadGEM2-ES, GFDL-ESM2M, MIROC5

Socio-Economic Data Sets Used: Future, gridded population (all SSPs), Historical, gridded population

Climate Variables: tas, pr

Spin-up

Was A Spin-Up Performed?: Yes

Spin-Up Design: first year repeated 3 times and discarded, for both historical and RCP runs (1861 and 2005).