Developing large scale and fast compound flood models for Australian coastlines

Tim Leijnse, Roel de Goede, Maarten van Ormondt, Matthijs Lemans, Mark Hegnauer, Dirk Eilander, Simone De Kleermaeker, Yenory Morales, Shoni Maguire

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Abstract

The recent 2022 large scale rainfall events in Australia’s east coast have put in evidence the region’s vulnerability to severe flooding events. In the future, climate change and sea level rise are expected to exacerbate these vulnerabilities. Accurate and reliable flood predictions are required to develop effective emergency management practices as well as appropriate adaptation and mitigation strategies. During events, detailed predictions of flooding can improve early warning systems and enhance the preparedness of relevant governments and communities. To this end, numerical models capable of simulating compound flooding produced by different drivers (e.g., marine, pluvial and riverine) are needed. These models must also be developed at an appropriate level of detail to produce accurate and relevant flood maps.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCoastal Engieering 2022
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of 37th Conference on Coastal Engineering, Sydney, Australia, 2022
EditorsDaniel Cox
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Number of pages1
ISBN (Electronic)9780989661164
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event37th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2022 - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 4 Dec 20229 Dec 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference
Number37
ISSN (Print)0161-3782

Conference

Conference37th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2022
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period4/12/229/12/22

Bibliographical note

Online published 01-09-2023

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