Integrating next-generation models into the oil spill prediction system for Texas bays

Summary

The focus of this project is principally on improving the existing operational prediction of oil spills by providing automated nowcast and forecast capabilitites for multiple hydrodynamic models on a continuous biases for Texas bays.

Basics

Coast Wide
N/A
University of Texas at Austin
$185,048

Classification

  • State
Planning Study Data Collection

Timeline

completed
2015

Funding Sources

Source 1

Oil Spill Prevention & Response Act (OSPRA) Research and Development
Primary
State
$185,048
2014

Contacts

Responsibility
University of Texas - Austin
Contact
Dr. Ben R. Hodges Center for Research in Water Resources 1 University Station, C1786 Austin, Texas 78712 512.471.4730 Email
Responsibility
General Land Office
Contact
Oil Spill Prevention and Response 800.998.4456 Email