Improving our understanding of coastal ocean waters
This research theme focuses on understanding physical processes in shallow ocean water driven by oceanic drivers and how this impacts development of coastal infrastructure.
Storm-Surge Modelling for Emergency Response Management
For this research, Griffith Centre for Coastal Management won a Queensland Government grant to develop a model to improve emergency management decision-making during extreme tropical cyclone storm tide events.
The project was funded as a partnership of the Queensland Government through the Department of Science, Innovation, IT and the Arts, Griffith University, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, the Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation, and DHI Water and Environment Pty Ltd, and was a collaboration with the Bureau of Meteorology.
As part of the research, a model was developed through a range of research measures.
Project output and findings
- Community Information Sheet (PDF 2846kb)
- Application of D Flow FM for Storm-Surge Modelling - Case Study of TC Yasi
- Real-Time Needs of Emergency Managers for Tropical Cyclone Storm Tide Forecasting and Decision Support
- Real-Time Numerical Simulation of Storm-Surge Inundation using High Performance Computing for Disaster Management, Queensland
- Real-time Storm Tide Forecasting for Emergency Management in Queensland, Australia
- Potential for Forecasting Inundation from Flooding and Storm Surge: A case Study of a Small Urban Catchment during ex Tropical Cyclone Oswald
Site monitoring for Gold Coast Dive Attractions
The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations. To remain competitive in an increasingly crowded marketplace, the destination needs new and innovative products developed. Responding to this need, Gold Coast Tourism commissioned a Gold Coast Dive Attraction Scoping and Operational Study. In collaboration with International Coastal Management Pty Ltd, Griffith Centre for Coastal Management was involved in monitoring two prospective sites: one at the Gold Coast Seaway and the other at Tugun. Our responsibilities included the provision of instrumentation for oceanographic data collection, analysis of data and preparation of reports.
EcoAdapt Research project: the benefits of ecosystem-based approaches for climate change adaptation
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