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USGS Cooperative Agreement for Coastal Storm Impact Modeling Research (Gulf Coast CESU)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking a Gulf Coast CESU partner for a cooperative research agreement focused on coastal storm impact modeling. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) - Project Scope: - Research on how spatial geotechnical sediment properties affect coastal geomorphic response during storms - Enhancement and application of the Coupled Ocean Atmosphere Wave Sediment Transport (COAWST) modeling system - Integration of key modeling components: Regional Ocean Model System (ROMS), InWave, and Community Sediment Transport Modeling System (CSTMs) - Support for predictive modeling of multi-hazard threats such as coastal flooding and erosion - Products/Services Requested: - Research and technical assistance to advance the COAWST system - Model development, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 and USGS data management policies - Open data standards for all research outputs - Only Gulf Coast CESU partners are eligible to apply - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific commercial OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity centers on open-source modeling systems (COAWST, ROMS, InWave, CSTMs) as technical components - Funding: - Estimated total funding of $350,000, with $150,000 available in the first year; additional funding contingent on progress and availability

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research on the effects of spatial geotechnical sediment properties on geomorphic response during storm impacts. The project aims to advance predictive capabilities for storm impacts along the U.S. coastline, addressing multi-hazard threats such as coastal flooding and erosion. The research will develop a coupled ocean-wave-sediment modeling system to predict geomorphic changes due to sediment property variations, supporting storm preparedness and coastal infrastructure management. Funding is provided through the Congressional Authority Disaster Supplemental from Hurricane Ian.

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