Integrating High-Fidelity Models with New Remote Sensing Techniques to Predict Storm Impacts on Louisiana Coastal and Deltaic Systems
Implementing Organization
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), Louisiana State University (LSU), RESTORE Act Center of Excellence for Louisiana (LA-COE)
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$501,270
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
The U.S. Department of Treasury
Funding Program
The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 5: Centers of Excellence Research Grant Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Environmental Research
Targeted Resources
Beaches/Dunes
Project Description
Developed a coupled model that integrates physical processes by utilizing high-resolution satellite data and in-situ measurements of the Caminada Headland Complex. The model helped better understand sediment exchange, wave conditions, and the feedbacks with vegetation in Louisiana’s coastal estuary.
Contact
Kehui Xu225-578-0389
kxu@lsu.edu
Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None