History of Coastal Inundation Models

Coastal storms and flooding are a normal occurrence in the coastal regions of the world, with many reported by historians, writers, and mariners over the years. Hurricanes, tsunamis, Nor'easters, and winter storms cause inundation of coastal and estuarine areas and, with the ever-increasing growth and development of coastal regions, greater loss of life and property damage will continue to occur on an even larger scale. Damages caused by coastal flooding events worldwide have been measured in the billions of dollars, and thousands of lives have been lost. In order to co-exist with nature's destructive forces in these vulnerable areas, models are needed to predict the height, inland extent of flooding, and destructive forces that could be produced by storms. One way to achieve this is development and use of mathematical models that allow these storm systems to be simulated on a computer so their potential effects can be known. With the ability to predict inundation areas and depths, communities can require safer construction, lives can be saved, and property can be protected when future storms strike. The aim of this paper is to provide a brief history of the use of coastal inundation models, highlighting their function and application as forecasting, planning, warning, and monitoring tools while detailing their development chronologically.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.4031/002533207787442303
• Record URL:
  • https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/mts/mtsj/2007/00000041/00000001/art00003
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1623789
• Authors:
  • Massey, William G
  • Gangai, Jeffrey W
  • Drei-Horgan, Elena
  • Slover, Kevin J
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: pp 7-17
• Serial:
  • Marine Technology Society Journal
  • Volume: 41
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Marine Technology Society
  • ISSN: 0025-3324
  • Serial URL: http://ingentaconnect.com/content/mts/mtsj

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Coast and river protective works; Flood damage; Flood plains; Flood protection; Hurricanes; Mathematical models; Storms
• Uncontrolled Terms: Coastal inundation
• Subject Areas: Highways; Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01053753
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 20 2007 9:55AM