Estimating Coastal Topographic Change from Space (ARC LP administered by UNSW) (2026-2029)
Abstract
This project aims to address a significant need held by our Partners to understand coastal dune processes at the timescales of individual storm events to decadal-scale changes in sediment storage. This project will develop new tools to map 3D topography from space and use this data to develop new predictive decision support tools for our Partners. Expected outcomes of this project include enhanced capacity to manage vital coastal ecosystems, including dune management and natural coastal protection efforts. This should provide significant benefits to coastal communities, including tourism and storm preparedness, through improved management decisions and adaptive thinking, as well as improved coastal management programs.
