Dr. Hugh Roarty, a leading expert in coastal resilience and ocean observation, presented the transformative role of High-Frequency (HF) radar technology in improving flood predictions for urban estuaries like New York Harbor. With over two decades of HF radar data now available, these systems provide continuous, real-time insights into ocean surface currents, offering a crucial advantage in understanding the interplay between wind, tides, and storm surges.
The talk was delivered at the New Jersey Coastal Resilience Collaborative’s Coastal Flooding Technical Workshop. The workshop was hosted at Stevens Institute of Technology on Wednesday March 19. The workshop aims to bring together coastal stakeholders, researchers, and practitioners to advance the understanding and prediction of coastal flooding and its impacts.
As climate change amplifies flood risks, leveraging HF radar technology is essential for enhancing coastal resilience and safeguarding urban coastlines like New York Harbor.