Optimal Protective and Mitigation Strategies Against Flooding and Future
Climate Risk
- Yuki Miura,
- Philip Dinenis,
- Kyle Mandli,
- George Deodatis,
- Daniel Bienstock,
- Heather Lazrus,
- Rebecca Morss
Heather Lazrus
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Author ProfileAbstract
Coastal regions are continuously under the threat of flooding induced by
tropical cyclones worldwide. These threats continue to increase due to
the effects of climate change such as sea-level rise. A number of
available protective or mitigation strategies have been examined to
address this threat and protect coastlines around the world. However,
identifying the most effective strategy given limited resources is a
complex question. Optimization methodologies as we have proposed
integrate physical analysis and stakeholder feedback to come to a set of
best mitigation strategies. This study examines physical and
socio-economical aspects of flooding impacts to optimize these
strategies. These are then examined including seawalls, elevated
promenades, and strategic retreats.