Theses and Dissertations
Issuing Body
Mississippi State University
Advisor
Meng, Qingmin
Committee Member
Williams, Brian
Committee Member
Jia, Yang
Date of Degree
12-10-2021
Document Type
Graduate Thesis - Open Access
Major
Geosciences
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Department of Geosciences
Abstract
The fast urbanization produces a large and growing population in coastal areas. However, the rise of sea level, one of the most significant impacts of global warming, makes coastal communities much more vulnerable to flooding than before. This Master’s thesis study investigates sea-level rise impacts on parcel-level property in the specific coastal city of Tampa, Florida, USA. An improved sea-level rise model based on satellite altimeter data is first used to predict future sea levels. Based on high-resolution LiDAR digital elevation data and property map, flooded properties are identified to evaluate property damage cost. This empirical analysis provides an in-depth understanding of potential flooding risks for individual properties with detailed spatial information at a fine spatial scale. The spatial and temporal analyses can be potentially used by researchers or governments to mitigate the impact of sea-level rise and make better urban management plans to adapt to climate change.
Recommended Citation
Xie, Weiwei, "Impacts of Sea-Level Rise on Urban Properties in Tampa Due to Climate Change" (2021). Theses and Dissertations. 5383.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/5383
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