Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Fred Scott
Originator: Jose A. Antolinez
Originator: Robert T. McCall
Originator: Curt D. Storlazzi
Originator: Ad Reniers
Originator: Stuart Pearson
Publication_Date: 20200429
Title: Coral reef profiles for wave-runup prediction
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: NetCDF files
Series_Information:
Series_Name: data release
Issue_Identification: DOI:10.5066/P9C39WNE
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:
Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Santa Cruz, California
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9C39WNE
Online_Linkage:
Description:
Abstract:
This data release includes representative cluster profiles (RCPs) from a large (>24,000) selection of coral reef topobathymetric cross-shore profiles (Scott and others, 2020). We used statistics, machine learning, and numerical modelling to develop the set of RCPs, which can be used to accurately represent the shoreline hydrodynamics of a large variety of coral reef-lined coasts around the globe. In two stages, the data were reduced by clustering cross-shore profiles based on morphology and hydrodynamic response to typical wind and swell wave conditions. By representing a large variety of coral reef morphologies with a reduced number of RCPs, a computationally feasible number of numerical model simulations can be done to obtain wave-runup estimates. The RCPs identified here can be combined with probabilistic tools that can provide an enhanced prediction given a multivariate wave and water level climate and reef ecology state.
These data accompany the following publication: Scott, F., Antolinez, J.A., McCall, R.T., Storlazzi, C.D., Reniers, A., and Pearson, S., 2020, Hydro-morphological characterization of coral reefs for wave runup prediction: Frontiers in Marine Science,
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2020.000361.
Low-lying tropical coasts fronted by coral reefs are threatened by the effects of climate change, sea-level rise, and flooding caused by waves. However, the reefs on these coasts differ widely in their shape, size, and physical characteristics; the wave and water level conditions affecting these coastlines also vary in space and time. These factors make it difficult to predict flooding caused by waves along coral reef-lined coasts. Here we use a large (>24,000) dataset of measured coral reef topobathymetric cross-shore profiles, statistics, machine learning, and numerical modelling to develop a set of representative cluster profiles (RCPs) that can be used to accurately represent the shoreline hydrodynamics of a large variety of coral reef-lined coasts around the globe. Such a tool can be used for longer term assessments of climate change impact assessments and effectiveness of reef restoration projects, as well as for the provision of coastal flood potential predictions in a simplified (global) early warning system.
Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2020
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
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West_Bounding_Coordinate: -180.00000000
East_Bounding_Coordinate: 180.00000000
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 90.00000000
South_Bounding_Coordinate: -90.00000000
Keywords:
Theme:
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Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Theme_Keyword: oceans
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Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Data Categories for Marine Planning
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Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: hazards
Theme_Keyword: coastal processes
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Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Marine Realms Information Bank (MRIB) keywords
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Theme_Keyword: reef
Theme_Keyword: waves
Theme_Keyword: flooding
Theme_Keyword: coastal processes
Theme_Keyword: numerical modeling
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Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: water level
Theme_Keyword: U.S. Geological Survey
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
Theme_Keyword: CMHRP
Theme_Keyword: Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Theme_Keyword: PCMSC
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Place_Keyword: Territory of Guam
Place_Keyword: State of Hawaii
Place_Keyword: Territory of American Samoa
Place_Keyword: State of Florida
Place_Keyword: Puerto Rico
Place_Keyword: United States Virgin Islands
Place_Keyword: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
USGS-authored or produced data and information are in the public domain from the U.S. Government and are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize and acknowledge Deltares, the U.S. Geological Survey, and TU Delft as the originators of the dataset and in products derived from these data.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Contact_Person: PCMSC Science Data Coordinator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 2885 Mission Street
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 831-427-4747
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pcmsc_data@usgs.gov
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Fred Scott
Originator: Jose A. Antolinez
Originator: Robert T. McCall
Originator: Curt D. Storlazzi
Originator: Ad Reniers
Originator: Stuart Pearson
Publication_Date: 2020
Title:
Hydro-morphological characterization of coral reefs for wave runup prediction
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Journal article
Issue_Identification: Frontiers in Marine Science, doi: 10.3389/fmars.2020.00361
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Washington, DC
Publisher: Frontiers in Marine Science
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2020.000361
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: A.E. Gibbs
Originator: A.D. Cole
Originator: E. Lowe
Originator: B.G. Reguero
Originator: C.D. Storlazzi
Publication_Date: 2019
Title:
Projected flooding extents and depths based on 10-, 50-, 100-, and 500-year wave-energy return periods, with and without coral reefs, for the States of Hawaii and Florida, the Territories of Guam, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Series_Information:
Series_Name: data release
Issue_Identification: doi: 10.5066/P9KMH2VX
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Santa Cruz, Calif.
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9KMH2VX
