Beyond the Tide: A Comprehensive Guide to Sea-Level-Rise Inundation Mapping Using FOSS4G
Sea-level rise (SLR) is a critical consequence of climate change, posing significant threats to coastal regions worldwide. Accurate and efficient assessment of potential inundation areas is crucial for effective coastal planning and adaptation strategies. This study aimed to explore the utility of f...
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| description | Sea-level rise (SLR) is a critical consequence of climate change, posing significant threats to coastal regions worldwide. Accurate and efficient assessment of potential inundation areas is crucial for effective coastal planning and adaptation strategies. This study aimed to explore the utility of free and open-source software for geospatial (FOSS4G) tools for mapping SLR inundation, providing cost-effective solutions that are accessible to researchers and policymakers. We employed a combination of geospatial data, including high-resolution elevation models, tidal data, and projected SLR scenarios. Utilizing widely available FOSS4G tools, like QGIS, GDAL/OGR, and GRASS GIS, we developed an integrated workflow to map inundation extents, using a passive bathtub approach for various SLR scenarios. We demonstrate the approach through a case study in Virginia Key, Florida, however, the methodology can be replicated in any area where the input datasets are available. This paper demonstrates that FOSS4G tools offer a reliable and accessible means to map SLR inundation, empowering stakeholders to assess coastal vulnerabilities and to devise sustainable adaptation measures. The open-source approach facilitates collaboration and reproducibility, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the potential impacts of SLR on coastal ecosystems and communities. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-43f599d95c0545b5a436a1f896320ca92023-12-22T14:11:31ZengMDPI AGGeomatics2673-74182023-11-013452254010.3390/geomatics3040028Beyond the Tide: A Comprehensive Guide to Sea-Level-Rise Inundation Mapping Using FOSS4GLevente Juhász0Jinwen Xu1Randall W. Parkinson2GIS Center, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USAGIS Center, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USAInstitute of Environment, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USASea-level rise (SLR) is a critical consequence of climate change, posing significant threats to coastal regions worldwide. Accurate and efficient assessment of potential inundation areas is crucial for effective coastal planning and adaptation strategies. This study aimed to explore the utility of free and open-source software for geospatial (FOSS4G) tools for mapping SLR inundation, providing cost-effective solutions that are accessible to researchers and policymakers. We employed a combination of geospatial data, including high-resolution elevation models, tidal data, and projected SLR scenarios. Utilizing widely available FOSS4G tools, like QGIS, GDAL/OGR, and GRASS GIS, we developed an integrated workflow to map inundation extents, using a passive bathtub approach for various SLR scenarios. We demonstrate the approach through a case study in Virginia Key, Florida, however, the methodology can be replicated in any area where the input datasets are available. This paper demonstrates that FOSS4G tools offer a reliable and accessible means to map SLR inundation, empowering stakeholders to assess coastal vulnerabilities and to devise sustainable adaptation measures. The open-source approach facilitates collaboration and reproducibility, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the potential impacts of SLR on coastal ecosystems and communities.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7418/3/4/28sea-level risefloodclimate changecoastal mappinginundation mappingFOSS4G |
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| title | Beyond the Tide: A Comprehensive Guide to Sea-Level-Rise Inundation Mapping Using FOSS4G |
| title_full | Beyond the Tide: A Comprehensive Guide to Sea-Level-Rise Inundation Mapping Using FOSS4G |
| title_fullStr | Beyond the Tide: A Comprehensive Guide to Sea-Level-Rise Inundation Mapping Using FOSS4G |
| title_full_unstemmed | Beyond the Tide: A Comprehensive Guide to Sea-Level-Rise Inundation Mapping Using FOSS4G |
| title_short | Beyond the Tide: A Comprehensive Guide to Sea-Level-Rise Inundation Mapping Using FOSS4G |
| title_sort | beyond the tide a comprehensive guide to sea level rise inundation mapping using foss4g |
| topic | sea-level rise flood climate change coastal mapping inundation mapping FOSS4G |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7418/3/4/28 |
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