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2020 – 2022
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Pavement Resilience
The Causes and Impacts of Glaciers’ Response to Climate Change
Quantifying the response of glaciers to climate change to inform adaptation and mitigation efforts at local, regional, and global scales David Bound, Carnegie Mellon, (May 2021)
Using Available Downscaled Climate Projections to Understand Future Extreme Rainfall in the U.S.
The uncertainties in future daily extreme rainfall form downscaled climate projections Tania Lope-Cantu, University of Carnegie Mellon, (March, 2021)
Considering Future Climate Projections in Pavement Life Cycle Assessments
A case study exploring using future climate projection data and realistic traffic data in a pavement LCA . Katie Haslett, University of New Hampshire (February 2021)
Climate Leadership
Breaking down barriers and fostering better decision-making Kyle Gray, University of Rhode Island, (November, 2020)
Climate Leadership
Breaking down barriers and fostering better decision-making Kyle Gray, University of Rhode Island, (November, 2020)
Design Extreme Snowpack and Snowmelt for Infrastruture Design in the US
We developed 25‐ and 100‐year return level design snow water equivalent and snowmelt maps using long‐term observation‐based gridded SWE .Results provide guidance in identifying areas and infrastructure vulnerable to snowmelt‐driven floods. Eunsang Cho, Hydrological Sciences Laboratory ,NASA Goddard Space Flight Center &Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (October, 2020)
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Northeast US Flood Mechanisms, Hydroclimate Trends, and Implications for Hydrologic Design
In this presentation we will describe known major flood-generating mechanisms in the Northeast US. We will also summarize our research, and research by others, on how flood magnitudes and frequencies have changed as a consequence of historical hydroclimatic changes. Potential implications of past trends and future changes for designing floodplain infrastructure will also be reviewed. Glenn Hodgkins, USGS New England Water Science Center, and Mathias Collins, NOAA Fisheries (March 2016)
Dynamical Downscaling of the Global Climate Model Output
Dynamical downscaling uses physically-based numerical models to achieve a finer spatial resolution. The webinar survey sthe physical and mathematical basis for dynamical downscaling along with the advantages and disadvantages of dynamical downscaling. Ray Arritt, Iowa State University (March 2015)
Statistical Downscaling of the Global Climate Model Output
This webinar is strongly recommended for any engineer or planner who will be working climate models or climate model data. Katharine Hayhoe, Texas Tech University ( December 2014)
Storm Surge Risk Modeling and Coastal Engineering Adaptation
Coastal protection and flood management alternatives include, but are not limited to, structural alternatives, adaptable and modular engineering concepts, flood proofing, bioengineered technology, managed retreat/relocation, elevating, flow control structures, and evacuation plans. These concepts provide alternatives and planning approaches to mitigate, minimize, or adapt to effects of sea level rise and storm events. Kirk Bosma, Woods Hole Group (May 2014)
Forecasting Coastal impacts Using Uncertain Sea-level Rise Projections
Assessing the potential vulnerability of the coastal zone to SLR requires integrating a variety of physical, biological, and social factors. A variety of approaches to SLR planning can be used, such as probabilistic assessments, alternative scenarios, and analogs to past conditions. Rob Thieler, USGS, Woods Hole, MA (February 2014)
Climate Change and Engineering
High-resolution Climate Projections: Where do they come from and what can we do with them? This webinar is strongly recommended for any engineer or planner who will be working climate models or climate model data. Katharine Hayhoe, Texas Tech University (September 2013)
Forecasting Coastal impacts Using Uncertain Sea-level Rise Projections
Assessing the potential vulnerability of the coastal zone to SLR requires integrating a variety of physical, biological, and social factors. A variety of approaches to SLR planning can be used, such as probabilistic assessments, alternative scenarios, and analogs to past conditions. Rob Thieler, USGS, Woods Hole, MA (February 2014)
Climate Change in the Northeast US: Past, Present, and Future
An overview of the projected impacts of climate change in the Northeast. Cameron Wake, University of New Hampshire (October 2013)
Presentations
Understanding How to Achieve Pavement Resilience under a Changing Climate
Association of Pavement Science and Engineering (APSE) Seminar Series. Jo Sias , University of New Hampshire (December, 2021 )
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Additional Resources
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- Climate Model Comparison Tool: View information on observational datasets, raw climate model output, and statistically downscaled climate model output.
- The ICNet Research Guide: This guide outlines the steps involved with conducting research related to infrastructure and climate change and provides useful resources. There are sections geared toward someone new to this field, a researcher who wants to conduct a pilot study, and a researcher planning a full study.
- Case Study: The Freeze-Thaw case study is an example research project for the ICNet research community. It documents the impact of climate change on freeze-thaw conditions in low-volume roads and provides comprehensive documentation on the methods used to conduct this research.
- The ICNet Guide to Climate Communications: The ICNet has compiled a list of best practices for communicating climate change and tailored them for researchers who might be presenting to industry professionals and agencies in transportation and infrastructure.
RESOURCES
GCC’s Adaptation Clearinghouse
An online database and networking site that serves policymakers and others who are working to help communities adapt to climate change
Federal Highway Administration's Sustainable and Resilient Transportation Resources
FHWA is working with States and metropolitan areas to increase the health and longevity of the Nation’s Highways
COURSE CURRICULUM
Infusing Climate Change in the Engineering Curriculum
Climate change vulnerability, resiliency, and adaptation is slowly making inroads to the civil engineering curriculum. However, the concepts are traditionally taught as elective coursework at the senior or graduate level or as part of a sustainability style course.
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