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Scientists turn Hurricane Sandy destruction into future readiness
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| Date: | 2014-10-06 15:47:14 |
| Blog: | AGU Meetings  |
| URL: | http://blogs.agu.org/geospace/2014/10/06/scientists-turn-hurricane-sandy-destruction-future-readiness/ |
Summary:
This December, USGS will release a beta version of interactive computer models created from data collected by that laser-equipped plane—known as the second generation Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL-B)—and other equipment that mapped and monitored the New Jersey coast. The online portal will allow anyone to look at storm intensities and directions, evaluate wave attack scenarios and coastal vulnerabilities, and anticipate the impacts to landscapes ahead of time, said Neil Ganju, a USGS research oceanographer, at a 19 September congressional briefing on the Department of the Interior’s response to Hurricane Sandy.Content analysis:
Geographic context:
| Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | US | 40.1432 | -74.7267 |
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