Summary
The transition of TCOON management to NOAA created two datasets: historical data managed by Conrad Blucher Institute and current data managed by NOAA. Without access to the complete dataset, understanding of water levels and their impact along the Texas coast is limited. A restored TCOON dataset could be utilized in predictive models to support managers and decision-makers with coastal planning, development, resiliency, emergency management and safety, oil spill control, and respond to coastal changes. In addition, a comprehensive dataset available through a modern web-based platform and an array of tools would provide a direct benefit in tracking changes along the Texas coast.
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funds will be used to (1) restore a comprehensive 30+ year dataset from the TCOON consisting of historical and current data along the entire Texas coast by reimagining the Lighthouse data platform, (2) develop accessible and user-friendly automated tools that interface with the Lighthouse platform for the purposes of querying, visualizing, graphing, and analyzing real-time TCOON data.
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- Federal