Metadata: Identification_Information: Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Eric E. Grossman Originator: Nathan R. vanArendonk Originator: Sean C. Crosby Originator: Babak Tehranirad Originator: Kees Nederhoff Originator: Kai A. Parker Originator: Patrick L. Barnard Originator: Li Erikson Originator: Jeffrey J. Danielson Publication_Date: 20240213 Title: CoSMoS Whatcom County model input files Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: input and observation files in various formats including, but not limited to, shapefiles and NetCDF Series_Information: Series_Name: data release Issue_Identification: DOI:10.5066/P9I08NS5 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/P9I08NS5 Larger_Work_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Eric E. Grossman Originator: Nathan R. vanArendonk Originator: Sean C. Crosby Originator: Babak Tehranirad Originator: Kees Nederhoff Originator: Kai A. Parker Originator: Patrick L. Barnard Originator: Li Erikson Originator: Jeffrey J. Danielson Publication_Date: 2024 Title: Coastal hazards assessment associated with sea level rise and storms along the Whatcom County, Northwest Washington State coast Series_Information: Series_Name: data release Issue_Identification: DOI:10.5066/P9I08NS5 Publication_Information: Publication_Place: Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey Other_Citation_Details: Suggested Citation: Grossman, E.E., vanArendonk, N.R., Crosby, S.C., Tehranirad, B., Nederhoff, K., Barnard, P.L., Erikson, L., and Danielson, J.J., 2024, Coastal hazards assessment associated with sea level rise and storms along the Whatcom County, Northwest Washington State coast. U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9I08NS5. Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9I08NS5 Description: Abstract: This data set consists of physics-based XBeach and SFINCS hydrodynamic model input files used for Coastal Storm Modeling System (CoSMoS) Tier 3 simulations. This data release is for Whatcom County in Washington State and presents the final tier 3 models used to produce output data that is then post-processed into final CoSMoS products. Example model input and configuration files are included for a single domain and SLR scenario, with the full modelling framework iterating on this process to simulate hundreds of individual storm events and sea-level rise (SLR) scenarios. Purpose: The Coastal Storm Modeling system uses several tiers of numerical models to make detailed predictions (meter-scale) of flooding over large geographic scales. These input files provide the setup for Tier 3 simulations (as discussed in Nederhoff and others, 2024). These data are intended for science researchers, technical users, and students. Supplemental_Information: This work is part of ongoing research and modeling efforts to evaluate hazards and inform planning for our Nation's coasts. For more information about the USGS Coastal Storm Modeling System (CoSMoS), see https://www.usgs.gov/centers/pcmsc/science/coastal-storm-modeling-system-cosmos. This work was funded by the City of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Port of Bellingham, City of Blaine, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the United States Geological Survey. Although this Federal Geographic Data Committee-compliant metadata file is intended to document the data set in nonproprietary form, as well as in Esri format, this metadata file may include some Esri-specific terminology. Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Although this Federal Geographic Data Committee-compliant metadata file is intended to document the data set in nonproprietary form, as well as in Esri format, this metadata file may include some Esri-specific terminology. Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Range_of_Dates/Times: Beginning_Date: 2019 Ending_Date: 2023 Currentness_Reference: start of project work through publication year Status: Progress: Complete Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None Spatial_Domain: Bounding_Coordinates: West_Bounding_Coordinate: -123.11107 East_Bounding_Coordinate: -122.47924 North_Bounding_Coordinate: 49.04608 South_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.64034 Keywords: Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier Theme_Keyword: USGS:bd0ec9ee-cd37-4d7e-9ef8-ebf22c7ef23d Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Data Categories for Marine Planning Theme_Keyword: Physical Habitats and Geomorphology Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Theme_Keyword: Hazards Planning Theme_Keyword: Ocean Waves Theme_Keyword: Ocean Winds Theme_Keyword: Beaches Theme_Keyword: Erosion Theme_Keyword: Sea Level Rise Theme_Keyword: Storm Surge Theme_Keyword: Extreme Weather Theme_Keyword: Floods Theme_Keyword: Water Depth Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus Theme_Keyword: Climate Change Theme_Keyword: Storms Theme_Keyword: Wind Theme_Keyword: Floods Theme_Keyword: Sea-level Change Theme_Keyword: mathematical modeling Theme_Keyword: effects of climate change Theme_Keyword: earth sciences Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category Theme_Keyword: Oceans Theme_Keyword: climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Marine Realms Information Bank (MRIB) keywords Theme_Keyword: sea level change Theme_Keyword: waves Theme_Keyword: floods Theme_Keyword: coastal erosion Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None 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: Whatcom County Place_Keyword: Bellingham Place_Keyword: Blaine Place_Keyword: State of Washington Place_Keyword: Puget Sound Place_Keyword: Salish Sea 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 the U.S. Geological Survey as the originator(s) of the dataset and in products derived from these data. This information is not intended for navigation purposes. 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 Data_Set_Credit: This dataset was funded by the City of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Port of Bellingham, the City of Blaine, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the United States Geological Survey. Native_Data_Set_Environment: Matlab version 9.6 running on Microsoft Windows 10. Cross_Reference: Citation_Information: Originator: Tyler, D.J. Originator: Danielson, J.J. Originator: Grossman, E.E. Originator: Hockenberry, R.J. Publication_Date: 2020 Title: Topobathymetric Model of Puget Sound, Washington, 1887 to 2017 Other_Citation_Details: Tyler, D.J., Danielson, J.J., Grossman, E.E., and Hockenberry, R.J. 2020. Topobathymetric Model of Puget Sound, Washington, 1887 to 2017: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P95N6CIT Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P95N6CIT. Cross_Reference: Citation_Information: Originator: Eric E Grossman Originator: Babak Tehranirad Originator: Kees Nederhoff Originator: Sean Crosby Originator: Andrew W Stevens Originator: Nathan R VanArendonk Originator: Daniel Nowacki Originator: Li Erikson Originator: Patrick Barnard Publication_Date: 2023 Title: Modeling extreme water levels in the Salish Sea: A new method for estimating sea level anomalies for application in hydrodynamic simulations Other_Citation_Details: Grossman, E.E., Tehranirad, B., Nederhoff, C.M., Crosby, S.C., Stevens, A.W., Van Arendonk, N.R., Nowacki, D.J., Erikson, L.H., Barnard, P.L. Modeling Extreme Water Levels in the Salish Sea: The Importance of Including Remote Sea Level Anomalies for Application in Hydrodynamic Simulations. Water 2023, 15, 4167. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15234167. Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.3390/w15234167. Cross_Reference: Citation_Information: Originator: Sean C. Crosby Originator: Kees Nederhoff Originator: Nathan R. VanArendonk Originator: Eric E. Grossman Publication_Date: 2023 Title: Efficient modeling of long-period wave propagation and short-period wind-wave generation: a comparison of several methods in a semi-enclosed estuary. Other_Citation_Details: Crosby, S.C., Nederhoff, K., vanArendonk, N.R., Grossman, E.E. 2023. Efficient modeling of long-period wave propagation and short-period wind-wave generation: a comparison of several methods in a semi-enclosed estuary, Journal of Ocean Modelling, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocemod.2023.102231. Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocemod.2023.102231 Cross_Reference: Citation_Information: Originator: Kees Nederhoff Originator: Sean Crosby Originator: Nathan van Arendonk Originator: Eric Grossman Originator: Babak Tehranirad Originator: Tim Leijnse Originator: Wouter Klessens Originator: Patrick Barnard Publication_Date: 2021 Title: Drivers of extreme water levels in a large, urban, high-energy coastal estuary. A case study of the San Francisco Bay Other_Citation_Details: Nederhoff, K.; Crosby, S.C.; Van Arendonk, N.R.; Grossman, E.E.; Tehranirad, B.; Leijnse, T.; Klessens, W.; Barnard, P.L. Dynamic Modeling of Coastal Compound Flooding Hazards Due to Tides, Extratropical Storms, Waves, and Sea-Level Rise: A Case Study in the Salish Sea, Washington (USA). Water 2024, 16, 346. https://doi.org/10.3390/w16020346. Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.3390/w16020346 Data_Quality_Information: Attribute_Accuracy: Attribute_Accuracy_Report: Model setup is validated for a historical storm event in the Birch Bay area of the Whatcom County study area, with regional water level RMSE of approximately 10 cm and maximum wave height RMSE of 57 cm. See Nederhoff and others (2024) for more information on setup and accuracy. Logical_Consistency_Report: Data have undergone QA/QC and fall within expected/reasonable ranges. Completeness_Report: Dataset is considered complete for the information presented. Positional_Accuracy: Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy: Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Data are concurrent with the referenced Digital Elevation Model (Tyler and others, 2020). Vertical_Positional_Accuracy: Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Model-derived data are accurate within the limitations outlined in Nederhoff and others (2024). Lineage: Process_Step: Process_Description: Elevation transects, model input files, and boundary conditions generated for tier 3 XBeach models (as described in Nederhoff and others, 2024). 3409 XBeach model transects were developed shore perpendicular from the -6 to 10-meter contour at approximately 50-meter spacing along the shoreline. Forcing to the XBeach models was provided as hourly still water timeseries from the tier 1 regional hydrodynamic model (Grossman and others, 2023) and as significant wave heights and periods from the tier 1 regional wave model (see Crosby and others, 2023). The model setup is in the planar Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zone 10 North coordinate system in meters and elevations in meters are referenced to NAVD88. XBeach models are provided in the folder titled "XBeach" located in the folder titled "model_domains". Process_Date: 20200701 Process_Step: Process_Description: XBeach transects input files and boundary forcing were adjusted to span the range of offshore SLR and wave conditions and water levels. For every fifth transect, the model was run at a subset of these conditions to create a lookup table relating nearshore wave effects to water levels to offshore wave and water level conditions. For more information on model setup, see Neederhoff and others, 2024. Process_Date: 20210301 Process_Step: Process_Description: Model grid, bathymetry, input files, and boundary conditions was generated for tier 3 SFINCS models (as described in Nederhoff and others, 2024). 28 rectangular SFINCS model domains were created across the study area, each with 10 m cell size and 1-meter topographic information included via subgridding (Nederhoff and others, 2024). Input forcing was provided to SFINCS for slowly varying water levels by the regional hydrodynamic model (see Grossman and others, 2023) and for wave driven water levels by the XBeach transect model output. Model is set up in the planar Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zone 10 North coordinate system in meters and elevations in meters are referenced to NAVD88. SFINCS model domains are provided in the folder titled "SFINCS" located in the folder titled "model_domains". Process_Date: 20210901 Process_Step: Process_Description: Setup and input files for all models were adjusted for storm and sea level rise scenarios. Model for validation simulated the storm of December 20, 2018, in domain011 and is provided the folder titled "model_validation". County-wide projections were run for 0 m, 0.25 m. 0.5 m, 1.0 m, 1.5 m, 2.0 m, 3.0 m and 5.0 m of sea level rise. Also run was the uncertainty for each sea level rise scenario, defined as a bracketing plus and minus 0.5 m of sea level, therefore including -0.5 m, -0.25 m, 0.75 m, 2.5 m, 4.5 m, and 5.5 m. For each sea level rise scenario, more than 300 of the largest storm events were run as determined by the methodology described in Nederhoff and others (2024). Model for the combined influence of sea level and full range of storms is provided for the existing sea level position in the folder titled "model_setup_domain003". Process_Date: 20220201 Spatial_Data_Organization_Information: Indirect_Spatial_Reference: The model input files for XBeach and SFINCS are for CoSMoS Tier 3 for Whatcom County, referred to as County Domain 1 (D1) of Washington State. Setup included is for validation of the December 20, 2018, storm event in Birch Bay and the full range of storms for 0 m SLR. Spatial_Reference_Information: Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition: Planar: Grid_Coordinate_System: Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator Universal_Transverse_Mercator: UTM_Zone_Number: 10 Transverse_Mercator: Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996 Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -123.00000 Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.00000 False_Easting: 500000.0 False_Northing: 0.00 Planar_Coordinate_Information: Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: row and column Coordinate_Representation: Abscissa_Resolution: 10 Ordinate_Resolution: 10 Planar_Distance_Units: Meters Geodetic_Model: Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983 Ellipsoid_Name: GRS 1980 Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0 Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222101 Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition: Altitude_System_Definition: Altitude_Datum_Name: North American Vertical Datum of 1988 Altitude_Resolution: 0.01 Altitude_Distance_Units: meters Altitude_Encoding_Method: Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates Entity_and_Attribute_Information: Overview_Description: Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: Model setup files include all files necessary to run a Tier 3 simulation for CoSMoS with XBeach and SFINCS for the validation in domain011, with a runid of "SFINCS_domain11" and the combined influence of sea level and full range of storms for domain 3 of Whatcom County, with a runid of "model_setup_domain003". Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: Model setup files for CoSMoS Tier 3 simulations for Whatcom County, created in version 1.23.5834 and SFINCS release version298. The entity and attribute information were generated by the individual and/or agency identified as the originator of the data set. Please review the rest of the metadata record for additional details and information. Distribution_Information: Distributor: Contact_Information: Contact_Organization_Primary: Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey - CMGDS 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 Resource_Description: Downloadable observation data in vector GIS shapefile format and XBeach and SFINCS numerical model input files. Distribution_Liability: Unless otherwise stated, all data, metadata and related materials are considered to satisfy the quality standards relative to the purpose for which the data were collected. Although these data and associated metadata have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness and approved for release by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. Standard_Order_Process: Digital_Form: Digital_Transfer_Information: Format_Name: netCDF Format_Information_Content: Zip file containing XBeach and SFINCS model domains and XBeach and SFINCS numerical model input files for validation and example of the combined influence of sea level and full range of storms. File_Decompression_Technique: WinZip Transfer_Size: 2100 Digital_Transfer_Option: Online_Option: Computer_Contact_Information: Network_Address: Network_Resource_Name: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9I08NS5 Network_Resource_Name: https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/item/5633fea2e4b048076347f1cf Access_Instructions: Data and metadata can be downloaded using the first Network_Resource_Name link and scrolling down to the Simulation Data section. The second link points to the community landing page for the entire CoSMoS project. Fees: None. Technical_Prerequisites: These data can be viewed with GIS software. Metadata_Reference_Information: Metadata_Date: 20240213 Metadata_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 Metadata_Standard_Name: Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998