ASA's computer modeling enables mapping the effects of coastal storms and is an important issue due to the high vulnerability and risk associated with many coastal areas.  Of the 10 costliest hurricanes over the last 50 years, 8 have occurred in the last 10 years.  By mapping the flood zones of a variety of simulated storms, not just the 100-year FEMA design storm, planners can easily visualize the risks associated with different events and learn how to reduce vulnerability.

Our flood modeling work is used by civic planners, businesses, organizations, and media outlets.



 Some of ASA's recent flood modeling:

	Technology Enabling Climate Change Preparedness
	Predicting Coastal Vulnerability
	ASA Flood Modeling Supports Boston Globe Climate Change Feature
	ASA on Boston.com: Flood Potential Interactive Presentation
	ASA in Vanity Fair
	Predicting Coastal Vulnerability with New GIS Technology
	ASA Creates Sea-Level Rise Images of World-Class Surf Spots for Surfing Magazine
	ASA Featured on ABC6 News Special Series
	ASA creates 3D Flooding Models for major US cities
	Flooding Model Used to Assess Impacts of Climate Change in Boston
	ASA Studies Sea Level Rise and Flooding

	COASTMAP: Coastal Innundation Module
	Coastal Risk Assessment: Oil Refinery and Storage Facility