| Title: | Visualization of Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge Flooding |
| Authors: | Kelly Knee, Applied Science Associates |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, September 24 ~ 8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
| Abstract: | "As global climate change gains more and more worldwide attention, adaptation strategies in addition to mitigation measures must be considered. Along the coast impacts of climate change could include sea level rise and more intense and frequent storms. Sea level rise will cause permanent loss of coastal property, and changing storm patterns could bring more severe surge flooding. Simulations of potential flooding from storms or sea level rise predictions using high resolution basemaps such as those freely available in Google Earth can be used to create models which help to visualize risk and reduce vulnerability. Using a web based system that connects storm surge model predictions and/or sea level rise estimations to GIS mapping capabilities, maps of areas at risk to future flooding or sea level rise events can be readily generated. These maps can be easily distributed via website, and/or automatically emailed to interested parties, including local planners, emergency workers, media outlets, and the public. These maps will allow planners to better allocate resources and to publicize the risk to vulnerable areas while allowing the public to be proactive in preparing for potential catastrophic inundation events. |
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