High Frequency Radar for Texas Bays and Ports

Summary

The University of Texas at El Paso will commission two High Frequency Radar (HFR) networks in Galveston Bay and Sabine Lake. HFR networks provide near real-time surface current data that is applicable to coastal hydrodynamic characterizations and enables more accurate modeling and assessment of pollutant transport, fate and water quality mechanisms.

Basics

Upper Coast
N/A
The University of Texas at El Paso
$819,219

Classification

  • Federal
Ecological Impacts (Cumulative & Secondary) Planning Water Quality Improvement

Timeline

Funding Sources

Source 1

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA)
Primary
Federal
$819,219
26
2021

Contacts

The University of Texas at El Paso
Dr. Rosa Fitzgerald Project Manager 915.747.7530 Email
General Land Office
Coastal Resources 800.998.4456 512.475.0773