As part of this Coastlines and People (CoPe) Grant, researchers at the University of Virginia developed the scientific models below to show information about environmental issues on the Eastern Shore. The Livability Tool is different than other modeling tools because it includes US Census data to cross-reference information about people who live here. Find out more about the data behind the Livability Tool by clicking on one of the categories below.
Storm Surge Research
Qingguang Zhu and Patricia Wiberg
This model calculates flooding risk for the ESVA.
Floods and Droughts Research
Tran Duc and Venkat Lakshmi
This model calculates runoff rates and flows at daily time points.
Saltwater Infiltration Research
Hanne Borstlap, Larry Band, Qingguang Zhu, Patricia Wiberg
This model calculates saltwater infiltration rates from selected storm surge levels.
Road Flooding and Transportation Research
Hanne Borstlap, Tran Duc, Venkat Lakshmi, Larry Band
This model calculates time to evacuate to Maryland, time to reach the nearest urgent care facility or hospital, and response time for emergency services for each residence.
Road and Infrastructure Flooding Research
Dan Pelletier, Larry Band, Hanne Borstlap
This model calculates expected max flooded areas at intersected road depths.
Groundwater Research
Teresa Culver, Farshad Hesamfar, Sergio A.
Barbosa, and Lawrence Band
This model calculates the water table depth at daily time steps within 10-30m areas.