GIS compatible spatial layers covering the coast of Kauai (other than Na Pali) showing the 80%ile erosion hazard zone under 1 ft of SLR (ca. mid-century) and 3 ft of SLR (ca. end of century). Step 1: Use historical shoreline analysis to determine shoreline positions in the absence of increased SLR for 2005-2100. Step 2: Determine the additional SLR in excess of historical SLR trends using local tide gauge data and modeled future sea levels. Step 3: Translate additional climate induced SLR, in Step 2, to shoreline recession. Step 4: Integrate historic shoreline models with geometric models to create spatial layers for maps and graphs.
Summary
GIS compatible spatial layers covering the coast of Kauai (other than Na Pali) showing the 80%ile erosion hazard zone under 1 ft of SLR (ca. mid-century) and 3 ft of SLR (ca. end of century). Step 1: Use historical shoreline analysis to determine shoreline positions in the absence of increased SLR for 2005-2100. Step 2: Determine the additional SLR in excess of historical SLR trends using local tide gauge data and modeled future sea levels. Step 3: Translate additional climate induced SLR, in Step 2, to shoreline recession. Step 4: Integrate historic shoreline models with geometric models to create spatial layers for maps and graphs.