Description:

Precision Navigation: Increasing the Safety and Efficiency of U.S. Seaports by Providing Mariners with Integrated and Accessible Data and Information:

Ports and the associated trade flows are the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. However, as vessel drafts increase, the navigation margins become smaller and the need for more accurate and timely environmental information increases. Delays and lightering due to the uncertainties posed by environmental factors can equate to millions of dollars a year in lost revenue for shipping companies and ports. The goal of precision navigation is to combine high-resolution bathymetry and nautical charts with real-time observations and forecasts of weather, winds, waves, water levels, and currents for display on navigation display systems onboard ships and also for use by real-time under-keel estimation software. Submissions are sought which address these challenges.

Hydrologic and Coastal Flood Impacts of Severe Weather:

n the coastal zone, flood impacts are a frequent occurrence due to severe weather, and are often extreme events that cause significant damages. It is the combination of multiple factors that makes coastal floods a complex phenomena  that includes the effects of winds, waves, storm surges, and tides along with hydrologic flows from streams and rivers. This session invites submissions which address the understanding and prediction of flooding in this dynamic environment, including observations, modeling, and analysis of coastal flooding.