Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory. US Army Engineer R&D Center

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1 Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory US Army Engineer R&D Center

2 Mission To deliver solutions to our Nation s most challenging water resources problems through research, development and application of cuttingedge science, engineering and technology for the Army, Department of Defense, civilian agencies and our Nation s public good. Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory Team Technicians (12%) Admin (14%) Scientists (15%) Engineers (54%)

3 Facts about CHL: 2 Divisions - Flood & Storm Protection - Navigation Division 8 Branches with one location in Duck, NC 240 people 400+ projects each year

4 Streamflow Prediction tool The ERDC Streamflow Prediction Tool (SPT) provides timely and actionable hydrologic information (i.e. 15-day streamflow forecasts) at the continental scale for each river, stream, and tributary. The interactive map-based web interface makes the hydrologic information easily accessible and comprehensible Code:

5 Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory R&D Facilities (Vicksburg) Ship/Tow Simulator - Simulates ports, harbors, inland waterways, and any other maritime environment - Models accurately effects on vessels (structural and environmental) Full Scale Test Facility - Study levees and develop new methodologies to assist in flood fighting efforts - Maximum flow rate of 2000 cfs through levee breach - Capacities of up to 4 million gallons of water

6 The Hydropower R&D program The Hydropower R&D program involves small, short-duration (typically 1-3 years) projects, executed or administered by part-time researchers, intended to produce improved methods, tools, and processes related to optimizing the operation and extending the life of hydro-generation equipment. Benefits of the hydropower R&D program include improved reliability, reduced operating costs, improved efficiency and/or capacity, optimized equipment life, improved safety, enhanced environmental protection, increased value of generation products, and improved power system stability.

7 Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory R&D Facilities (Vicksburg) Large-Scale Sediment Transport Facility (LSTF) - Simulates nearshore hydrodynamics and sediment transport processes - 30 x 50 x 1.4m basin - Includes wave generators, beach, recirculation system, instrumentation, and sand traps SEDflume - Estimates gross erosion rates of fine-grained and mixed fine/coarsegrained sediments - Estimates variation of erosion rate with depth below the sediment-water surface

8 Estuaries Estuaries and their surrounding wetlands are bodies of water usually found where rivers meet the sea. Estuaries are home to unique plant and animal communities that have adapted to brackish water a mixture of fresh water draining from the land and salty seawater. The importance of the proper management of estuaries cannot be overstated. Estuaries are biologically productive and diverse, serving as nurseries for many oceanic species and supporting a broad range of plant and animal species that thrive in the quiescent, brackish environment that estuaries provide. Estuarine Experimental Flume (ESTEX) - Used in unsteady, non-uniform flow and transport research in all hydrographical zones - Advances understanding of hydrodynamic processes important to water resource conservation and management The objective of Estuarine Engineering is to maximize the benefits to the Nation associated with estuarine resources, while at the same time optimizing the health of the estuary with respect to ecological productivity and diversity.

9 Coastal Storm Modeling System (CSTORM-MS) A comprehensive system of highly-skilled and highly-resolved models used to simulate coastal storms and accurately assess risk to coastal communities. CSTORM-MS more rigorously represents the underlying physical processes than existing coastal storm modeling systems. It does not have to adjust or tune coefficients to produce realistic results, reducing dependency on empirical tuning factors. Through its powerful and user-friendly interface, CSTORM-MS configures models that are more generally applicable and required for accurate risk assessment of coastal storms than existing systems. The CSTORM-MS provides for a robust, standardized approach to characterizing storm hazards that put coastal communities at risk. Application of multi-scale, highly skilled numerical models in a tightly integrated modeling system with user friendly interfaces ADH * + C2SHORE Morphology (Spiral 2) FY2012

10 Coastal Hazards System (CHS) The Coastal Hazards System (CHS) is a coastal storm hazards data storage and mining system. It stores comprehensive, high-fidelity, numerical modeling storm-responses such as storm surge, water level, wave height, wave period, wave direction and current magnitude. CHS also stores observed coastal storm responses. Comprehensive statistical information about the modeling and measurements are also stored. The data can be easily accessed, mined, plotted, and downloaded through a user-friendly web tool.

11 Regional Sediment Management Program (RSM) Regional Sediment Management (RSM) addresses sediment issues and supports sustainable solutions to meet the needs across the Corps' missions including navigation and dredging, flood- and storm-damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration while also considering the expectations and requirements of partnering organizations and governments. The goal is to create short- and long-term cost savings and increase economic and environmental benefits through adaptive management of sediments from a regional perspective. Benefits of the RSM approach are reduced lifecycle costs, improved partnerships with stakeholders and partners, improved regional and project sediment management, and improved environmental stewardship.

12 Advanced Data Collection & Analysis Regional Sediment Management (RSM) addresses sediment issues and supports sustainable solutions to meet the needs across the Corps' missions including navigation and dredging, flood- and stormdamage reduction, and ecosystem restoration while also considering the expectations and requirements of partnering organizations and governments. The goal is to create short- and long-term cost savings and increase economic and environmental benefits through adaptive management of sediments from a regional perspective. Benefits of the RSM approach are reduced lifecycle costs, improved partnerships with stakeholders and partners, improved regional and project sediment management, and improved environmental stewardship. LiDAR National Coastal Mapping Program Asset Management Structural change detection Unmanned systems Micro-robotic infrastructure assessment Pier inspection remote operated vehicle COASTAL ZONE MAPPING AND IMAGING LIDAR

13 Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory Remote R&D Facility Field Research Facility (Duck, NC) Established in Internationally recognized coastal observatory - Instruments constantly record changing waves, winds, tides, and currents - Specialized vehicles and 1840 ft pier acres of property

14 Management Integration Office Stephanie Hansen U CEERD-HM Senior Scientist Jane Smith Sr. Research Scientist U CEERD-HZS Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory Jose E. Sanchez Director U CEERD-HZ Jeff Eckstein Deputy Director U CEERD-HZA Technical Programs Office Jeff Lillycrop Technical Director U CEERD-HT Julie Rosati Technical Director U CEERD-HT Navigation Division Flood & Storm Protection Division Jackie Pettway U CEERD-HN Cary Talbot U CEERD-HF Navigation Branch Coastal Engineering Branch Coastal Processes Branch Coastal Observation & Analysis Branch Tim Shelton U CEERD-HNN Tanya Beck U CEERD-HNC Ashley Frey U CEERD-HFC Jeff Waters U CEERD-HFA Field Data Collection & Analysis Branch Harbors Entrances & Structures Branch Estuarine Engineering Branch Hydrologic Systems Branch Thad Pratt U CEERD-HNF James Gutshall U CEERD-HNH Vacant U CEERD-HFE Hwai-Ping Pearce Cheng U CEERD-HFH River Engineering Branch Keith Flowers U CEERD-HFR