Avantika Gori

Coastal communities across the globe are routinely threatened by extreme winds, storm surge, and intense precipitation from landfalling storm systems, which cause loss of life and billions in economic damages each year. Climate change is projected to exacerbate coastal hazards due to increasing sea-levels and more intense storms. For risk assessment, mitigation, and long-term adaptation, it is crucial to understand the climatology and physical mechanisms of coastal hazards, as well as their links to climate change. This course will cover 1) the climatology of tropical and extra-tropical cyclones, 2) physical principles governing tropical cyclone wind, rainfall, and storm surge, 3) numerical prediction of coastal flooding, and 4) theoretical relationships between coastal hazards and climate change. The class assignments will consist of bi-weekly homework, two in-class exams, and a final project. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively on homework, and active class participation is required. The assignments will give students the opportunity to work with a variety of hydrometeorological datasets (i.e. tidal gauges, global reanalyses, satellite imagery, etc.), and use programming for hazard prediction. Cross-list: CEVE 514. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 414 if student has credit for CEVE 514.

Coastal communities across the globe are routinely threatened by extreme winds, storm surge, and intense precipitation from landfalling storm systems, which cause loss of life and billions in economic damages each year. Climate change is projected to exacerbate coastal hazards due to increasing sea-levels and more intense storms. For risk assessment, mitigation, and long-term adaptation, it is crucial to understand the climatology and physical mechanisms of coastal hazards, as well as their links to climate change. This course will cover 1) the climatology of tropical and extra-tropical cyclones, 2) physical principles governing tropical cyclone wind, rainfall, and storm surge, 3) numerical prediction of coastal flooding, and 4) theoretical relationships between coastal hazards and climate change. The class assignments will consist of bi-weekly homework, two in-class exams, and a final project. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively on homework, and active class participation is required. The assignments will give students the opportunity to work with a variety of hydrometeorological datasets (i.e. tidal gauges, global reanalyses, satellite imagery, etc.), and use programming for hazard prediction. Cross-list: CEVE 414. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Students should have previously taken classes in ODEs/PDEs, Fluids, and programming (in any language). Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 514 if student has credit for CEVE 414.

Professional master Project course involves the following (1) a project of practical relevance to the practice of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and (2) detailed project report. Students need to work with a faculty advisor. Repeatable for Credit.

Repeatable for Credit.