What is COAST?
The UGA Coastal Ocean Analysis and Simulation Team (COAST) develops computational hydrodynamic models to simulate astronomic tides, wind-waves, storm surge, and rainfall-runoff in coastal and oceanic environments. These state-of-the-art models are developed and applied to enhance science-based decision support for federal, regional, and local institutions regarding coastal hazards and risks under present and future conditions. Our research spans multiple disciplines, including science, engineering, mathematics, social science, policy, and ecology.
UGA COAST is focused on solving a wide range of complex coastal issues for present and future conditions. Currently, specific research themes are:
Coastal Resilience
Automated unstructured mesh generation
Real-time hurricane storm surge forecasting
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Compound flood inundation modeling
Coastal morphology and shoreline evolution
Nature-based infrastructure solutions
