A methodological framework for determining an optimal coastal protection strategy against storm surges and sea level rise

Yuki Miura (), Huda Qureshi, Chanyang Ryoo, Philip C. Dinenis, Jiao Li, Kyle T. Mandli, George Deodatis, Daniel Bienstock, Heather Lazrus and Rebecca Morss
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Yuki Miura: Columbia University
Huda Qureshi: Columbia University
Chanyang Ryoo: Columbia University
Philip C. Dinenis: Columbia University
Jiao Li: Columbia University
Kyle T. Mandli: Columbia University
George Deodatis: Columbia University
Daniel Bienstock: Columbia University
Heather Lazrus: National Center for Atmospheric Research
Rebecca Morss: National Center for Atmospheric Research

Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, 2021, vol. 107, issue 2, No 38, 1843 pages

Abstract: Abstract Interdependent critical infrastructures in coastal regions, including transportation, electrical grid, and emergency services, are continually threatened by storm-induced flooding. This has been demonstrated a number of times, most recently by hurricanes such as Harvey and Maria, as well as Sandy and Katrina. The need to protect these infrastructures with robust protection mechanisms is critical for our continued existence along the world’s coastlines. Planning these protections is non-trivial given the rare-event nature of strong storms and climate change manifested through sea level rise. This article proposes a framework for a methodology that combines multiple computational models, stakeholder interviews, and optimization to find an optimal protective strategy over time for critical coastal infrastructure while being constrained by budgetary considerations.

Keywords: Climate change; Infrastructures; Storm surge; Sea level rise; Coastal protection; Optimization; Damage assessment; Flood modeling; Risk analysis; Risk management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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