Aerial video, still photography, and laser altimetry surveys show the nature, magnitude, and spatial variability of coastal changes such as beach erosion, overwash deposition, and island breaching.
Pre- and Post Storm 3D Topography
Three-dimensional views of Dauphin Island show coastal change resulting from Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina.
Before and After Photo Comparisons
Pre- and post- storm photos show coastal change caused by Hurricane Katrina.
New Post-Hurricane Katrina Data Collected
Hurricane Katrina made landfall as a Category 3 storm in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, on August 29, 2005. The USGS, NASA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the University of New Orleans cooperated in a research project investigating coastal change that occurred as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
Aerial video, still photography, and laser altimetry surveys of post-storm beach conditions were collected August 31 and September 1, 2005, for comparison with earlier data. The comparisons will show the nature, magnitude, and spatial variability of coastal changes such as beach erosion, overwash deposition, and island breaching. These data were used to further refine predictive models of coastal impacts from severe storms and were made available to local, state, and federal agencies for purposes of disaster recovery and erosion mitigation.
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Hurricane Katrina - Before and After Photo Comparisons
Hurricane Katrina - Pre- and Post-Storm 3D Topography of Dauphin Island
Forecasting Coastal Change
- Overview
Aerial video, still photography, and laser altimetry surveys show the nature, magnitude, and spatial variability of coastal changes such as beach erosion, overwash deposition, and island breaching.
Pre- and Post Storm 3D Topography
Three-dimensional views of Dauphin Island show coastal change resulting from Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina.
Before and After Photo Comparisons
Pre- and post- storm photos show coastal change caused by Hurricane Katrina.
New Post-Hurricane Katrina Data Collected
Hurricane Katrina made landfall as a Category 3 storm in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, on August 29, 2005. The USGS, NASA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the University of New Orleans cooperated in a research project investigating coastal change that occurred as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
Aerial video, still photography, and laser altimetry surveys of post-storm beach conditions were collected August 31 and September 1, 2005, for comparison with earlier data. The comparisons will show the nature, magnitude, and spatial variability of coastal changes such as beach erosion, overwash deposition, and island breaching. These data were used to further refine predictive models of coastal impacts from severe storms and were made available to local, state, and federal agencies for purposes of disaster recovery and erosion mitigation.
- Science
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Hurricane Katrina - Before and After Photo Comparisons
Before and after photos from the Chandeleur Islands, Dauphin Island, and Mississippi show coastal change caused by Hurricane Katrina.Hurricane Katrina - Pre- and Post-Storm 3D Topography of Dauphin Island
Hurricane Katrina made landfall as a category 3 storm in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, on August 29, 2005. The USGS, NASA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the University of New Orleans cooperated in a research project investigating coastal change that occurred as a result of Hurricane Katrina.Forecasting Coastal Change
This project focuses on understanding the magnitude and variability of extreme storm impacts on sandy beaches. The overall objective is to improve real-time and scenario-based predictions of coastal change to support management of coastal infrastructure, resources, and safety.ByNatural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hurricane Dorian, Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Jose, Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Matthew, Hurricane Michael, Hurricane Nate, Hurricane Sandy