DISCLAIMER: The tools, as they currently stand, are provided for research and informational purposes only. The underlying models, assumptions, data sources, and methodologies are experimental and might have not yet been peer-reviewed or independently validated. Outputs may be incomplete, uncertain, or inaccurate and should be interpreted with caution. The tools do not provide regulatory, medical, legal, toxicological, or professional risk assessment advice. For the time being, it must not be used as a substitute for expert judgment, regulatory review, or established risk-assessment frameworks, nor relied upon for decision-making related to human health, environmental protection, occupational safety, product registration, compliance, or policy.
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Model Library - Introduction
Authors: Daniel Martins Figueiredo (d.m.figueiredo@uu.nl) and Artur Radomyski (artur.radomyski@recetox.muni.cz)
Last update: 06/02/2026
The Model Library tool is an interactive database designed to provide an overview of the fate models used within the SPRINT case study sites, as well as other relevant fate modelling tools that were screened along the way. It serves as a central reference point for researchers, policymakers, industry, and regulatory bodies interested in understanding and comparing environmental models applied in pesticide fate and exposure assessments
This tool allows users to explore FATE models by type, application domain, or keywords, helping to identify the most suitable model for a specific research question or policy objective. For each model, users can find detailed information on its availability (e.g. open-source access or contact person), usability (e.g. required inputs, data format, model complexity), and main purpose (e.g. environmental fate, exposure, risk assessment). One of the models developed within SPRINT, namely SWIPPE (wind-erosion model for particle-phase pesticides), is available also as a tool, where the user can calculate downwind concentrations of particle-phase pesticides and download the output.
A key feature of the Model Library is its collaborative nature: it is intended to be continuously updated and expanded by the scientific community after the project end. This ensures that the database remains current, transparent, and reflective of ongoing developments in environmental modelling. By providing structured and comparable information on model characteristics and functionalities, the Model Library supports informed model selection and promotes harmonization and transparency in environmental modelling across studies and institutions. As a user, if you find a model is missing or you want to add a new model to the library overview please email: d.m.figueiredo@uu.nl with the following information: Model name; Keyword(s); Main purpose; Main output; Open source?; Download link or contact person; Reference.
