Amanda Scott
Research Mentor(s): Jeremy Bricker
Mentor Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Session: Session 3 (11:00am – 11:50am)
Presentation Type: Poster 62
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to analyze simulated and recorded data, exploring inundation effects in Berrien County, Michigan. Because of its close proximity to the Great Lakes, Berrien County has had numerous instances of flooding causing damage economically and proprietarily. These damage effects have led to the desire of citizens and workers having more accurate and precise flood models to simulate and predict future disasters. To complete this examination, flood simulation technology via delft3D and other fluid models was used to provide inundation depths across the county (average 0.012 m). ArcGIS Pro was used to visually see the effect of this flood on the county, and economic property damage estimates were calculated using damage proportions and functions. In addition, to improve validity and preciseness of the Berrien County simulated flood map, SCS Curve Numbers were assigned to all parts of the land via land type, hydrologic group and impervious percentages, ultimately finding infiltration amounts per precise location (average .080 meters). Results of this infiltration data allow for future disasters to be more accurately predicted in the amount of damage they cause. From curated maps showing different vital flood features, civil and environmental workers can see what preventative features per location may be best suited to implement in the city to lessen future floods.
