Effect of Coupling Wave and Flow Dynamics on Hurricane Surge and Inundation

Abstract

Inundation that results from tropical storms and hurricanes significantly impact coastal communities. The ability to predict the extent of surge and inundation is essential for evacuation orders, disaster response preparation, and resource planning. In this study we validate the DELFT3D modeling suite comprised of FLOW and WAVE modules to model inundation caused by Hurricane Ike (2008) using reanalyzed data. Model results are compared to the data collected by the SURA coastal inundation testbed. Comparing the effects of coupling waves show that there water levels when coupling waves is substantially greater on the eastern side of the storm where the wind is landward, than on the western side.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA571124

Entities

People

  • Andrew Condon
  • David Hebert
  • Jayaram Veeramony

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Barometric Pressure
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Frequency
  • Geography
  • Hurricanes
  • Ocean Waves
  • Offshore
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Gradients
  • Regions
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Storm Surges
  • Three Dimensional
  • United States
  • Wave Power

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.