Insights into Barrier Island Evolution: Past, Present, and Future

Phil Wernette

University of Windsor

I am a postdoc at the University of Windsor working on developing machine learning techniques to address current issues at the intersection of physical and social sciences. My other foci are GIS, geophysics, and geology.

Abstract

Rising sea levels and storms pose a significant threat to coastal communities worldwide and are likely to alter barrier island morphology substantially. Current models of barrier island geomorphology account for variations in... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Phil Wernette (University of Windsor)
  2. Chris Houser (University of Windsor)
  3. Jacob Lehner (University of Windsor)

Topic Areas

Advancements in numerical modeling for ecosystem management and coastal planning , Integrating data from multiple sources, temporal periods, and spatial scales , Emerging tools and technologies for data collection and coastal management

Session

CP-12 » Contributed Papers #12 (15:20 - Wednesday, 18th July, A1046)