Model
Digital Document
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Description
A confounding factor for sea level rise (SLR) is that it has a slow, steady creep,
which provides a false sense for coastal communities. Stresses caused by SLR at today’s
rate are more pronounced in southeastern Florida and as the rate of SLR accelerates, the
exposure areas will increase to a point where nearly all the state’s coastal infrastructure
will be challenged.
The research was conducted to develop a method for measuring the impact of
SLR on the City of West Palm Beach (City), assess its impact on the stormwater system,
identify vulnerable areas in the City, provide an estimate of long-term costs of
improvements, and provide a toolbox or strategies to employ at the appropriate time. The
assessment was conducted by importing tidal, groundwater, topographic LiDAR and
infrastructure improvements into geographic modeling software and performing analysis
based on current data. The data revealed that over $400 million in current dollars might
be needed to address stormwater issues arising from SLR before 2100.
which provides a false sense for coastal communities. Stresses caused by SLR at today’s
rate are more pronounced in southeastern Florida and as the rate of SLR accelerates, the
exposure areas will increase to a point where nearly all the state’s coastal infrastructure
will be challenged.
The research was conducted to develop a method for measuring the impact of
SLR on the City of West Palm Beach (City), assess its impact on the stormwater system,
identify vulnerable areas in the City, provide an estimate of long-term costs of
improvements, and provide a toolbox or strategies to employ at the appropriate time. The
assessment was conducted by importing tidal, groundwater, topographic LiDAR and
infrastructure improvements into geographic modeling software and performing analysis
based on current data. The data revealed that over $400 million in current dollars might
be needed to address stormwater issues arising from SLR before 2100.
Member of