Contribution of surf zone wind stress to storm surge inundation [ 2008-01-01 - 2012-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Nick Cartwright (Chief Investigator) ,  Peter Nielsen (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Christopher Letchford (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Tom Baldock (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Tom Baldock (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Contribution of surf zone wind stress to storm surge inundation. In the present era of climate change, storm surge forecasting is becoming an increasingly important part of disaster management planning. The responsible state and national agencies require accurate forecasting tools in order to best safeguard communities and plan infrastructure. Storm surges result from low pressure atmospheric conditions and wind forces on the ocean. However, the wind forces on the surf zone are unknown, with the result that inaccurate warnings are issued to communities. This project will lead to significant improvements in forecast accuracy by providing this missing data and by developing new models for the surf zone wind forcing.

Funding Amount $268,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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