DesignSafe Radio

On today’s episode of DesignSafe Radio, we speak with a professor at the University of Texas at Austin that has 25 years of experience with coastal engineering and storm surge research, Clint Dawson. 

Storm surge is the flooding induced by the winds from a hurricane. Dawson explains his extensive research on storm surges, how it impacts communities and infrastructures, and how the software ADCIRC is utilized in storm surge research. 

Check out the following links for more information:

DesignSafe, ADCIRC Provides Storm Surge Simulators for Natural Hazards Community:

https://research.utexas.edu/showcase/articles/view/designsafe-adcirc-provides-storm-surge-simulators-for-natural-hazards-community/

CERA – Coastal Emergency Risks Assessment: https://cera.coastalrisk.live/

Information on ADCIRC Software: http://adcirc.org/

Texas Advanced Computing Center: https://www.tacc.utexas.edu/

Clint Dawson Information: 

https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2018/june/nheri-hurricane-wind-storm-surge-experts-available/

https://www.oden.utexas.edu/people/36/

On today’s episode of DesignSafeRadio, we speak with Clint Dawson, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin that has 25 years of experience with coastal engineering and storm surge research. 

In this short episode, Dawson discusses assessing model predictions and learning from hindcasting. 

Check out the following links for more information:

DesignSafe, ADCIRC Provides Storm Surge Simulators for Natural Hazards Community:

https://research.utexas.edu/showcase/articles/view/designsafe-adcirc-provides-storm-surge-simulators-for-natural-hazards-community/

CERA – Coastal Emergency Risks Assessment: https://cera.coastalrisk.live/

Information on ADCIRC Software: http://adcirc.org/

Texas Advanced Computing Center: https://www.tacc.utexas.edu/

Clint Dawson Information: 

https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2018/june/nheri-hurricane-wind-storm-surge-experts-available/

https://www.oden.utexas.edu/people/36/

On today’s episode of DesignSafe Radio, we speak with Clint Dawson, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin that has 25 years of experience with coastal engineering and storm surge research. 

In this short episode, Dawson  discusses types of damage caused by storm surge and ways to protect infrastructure & coastlines.  

Check out the following links for more information:

DesignSafe, ADCIRC Provides Storm Surge Simulators for Natural Hazards Community:

https://research.utexas.edu/showcase/articles/view/designsafe-adcirc-provides-storm-surge-simulators-for-natural-hazards-community/

CERA – Coastal Emergency Risks Assessment: https://cera.coastalrisk.live/

Information on ADCIRC Software: http://adcirc.org/

Texas Advanced Computing Center: https://www.tacc.utexas.edu/

Clint Dawson Information: 

https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2018/june/nheri-hurricane-wind-storm-surge-experts-available/

https://www.oden.utexas.edu/people/36/

On today’s episode of DesignSafe Radio, we speak with Clint Dawson, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin that has 25 years of experience with coastal engineering and storm surge research. 

In this short episode, Dawson the benefits of the LSU CERA website and explains how the strength of a hurricane affects storm surge impact. The LSU CERA website is provided in the shownotes below! 

Check out the following links for more information:

DesignSafe, ADCIRC Provides Storm Surge Simulators for Natural Hazards Community: https://research.utexas.edu/showcase/articles/view/designsafe-adcirc-provides-storm-surge-simulators-for-natural-hazards-community/

CERA – Coastal Emergency Risks Assessment: https://cera.coastalrisk.live/

Information on ADCIRC Software: http://adcirc.org/

Texas Advanced Computing Center: https://www.tacc.utexas.edu/

Clint Dawson Information: 

https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2018/june/nheri-hurricane-wind-storm-surge-experts-available/

https://www.oden.utexas.edu/people/36/

On today’s episode of DesignSafe Radio, we speak with Clint Dawson, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin that has 25 years of experience with coastal engineering and storm surge research. 

In this short episode, Dawson explains the process of storm surge, the simulations performed using TACC computers, how the research data is published using the NHERI DesignSafe workbench, and the utilization of the software ADCIRC in storm surge research. 

Check out the following links for more information: 

DesignSafe, ADCIRC Provides Storm Surge Simulators for Natural Hazards Community: https://research.utexas.edu/showcase/articles/view/designsafe-adcirc-provides-storm-surge-simulators-for-natural-hazards-community/

CERA – Coastal Emergency Risks Assessment: https://cera.coastalrisk.live/

Information on ADCIRC Software: http://adcirc.org/

Texas Advanced Computing Center: https://www.tacc.utexas.edu/

Clint Dawson Information: 

https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2018/june/nheri-hurricane-wind-storm-surge-experts-available/

https://www.oden.utexas.edu/people/36/

On today's episode of DesignSafe Radio, we speak with meteorologist Erik Salna, the associate director of education and outreach for the Florida International University Extreme Events Institute and the International Hurricane Research Center. Salna introduces us to the Wall of Wind, a gigantic, 12-fan wind tunnel located at FIU — where it’s affectionately known as the “WOW.” The Wall of Wind is one of NHERI’s eleven research components funded by NSF. 

The Wall of Wind can replicate hurricane winds as high as 157 mph and can spray water to imitate hurricane rainfall.  Which means wind researchers can perform tests on structures with Category 5 hurricane wind speeds.  Scientists use the WOW to understand the effects high winds have on civil infrastructures and what can be done to improve construction to withstand damaging winds. 

- Tips to prepare your family & home for a hurricane: 

https://www.weather.gov/people/salna-erik#:~:text=Erik%20Salna%20is%20a%20meteorologist,of%20hurricanes%2C%20tornadoes%20and%20flooding. 

https://dem.fiu.edu/emergencies/hurricanes/before/

- Articles on Erik Salna & his research:

https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2020/february/salna-inducted-meteorologist-hall-fame/

https://mods.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BIO_SALNA_12-17-20.pdf

- NHERI Wall of Wind at Florida International University:

https://fiu.designsafe-ci.org/

Inside Look at the Wall of Wind: https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2019/december/fiu-wall-wind-featured-news/

See the WOW in action: https://newsarchives.fiu.edu/2016/07/imax-films-hurricane-force-winds-at-wall-of-wind

Wall of Wind Informational Booklet PDF: https://fiu.designsafe-ci.org/media/cms_page_media/359/NHERI%20WOW%20EF%20Informational%20Booklet.pdf

Social Media Accounts for FIU Extreme Events Institute:

Twitter handle- @FIUExtremeEvent 

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/FIUExtremeEventsInstitute/

FIU Extreme Events Institute Website:

https://eei.fiu.edu/

FIU Extreme Events Institute Website & Equation Link :

https://eei.fiu.edu/

https://eei.fiu.edu/equation/the-equation/

FIU International Hurricane Research Center:

http://www.ihrc.fiu.edu/

Check out this article on How Disaster-proofing your home can lower insurance costs :

https://grow.acorns.com/disaster-proof-your-home/

On today's episode of DesignSafe Radio, we speak with meteorologist Erik Salna, the associate director for the Florida International University Extreme Events Institute and the International Hurricane Research Center. Salna chats with us about the 2020 hurricane season, how researchers can continue to learn from this hurricane season,and the importance of evacuation orders. 

The NHERI Wall of Wind at FIU has been used utilized to research the impact of hurricane winds on communities. It can replicate hurricane winds as high as 157 mph and can spray water to imitate hurricane rainfall.  Which means wind researchers can perform tests on structures with Category 5 hurricane wind speeds. 

Check out the full episode when it is released on April 6, 2021.

Preparing for a hurricane:

https://dem.fiu.edu/emergencies/hurricanes/before/

Articles on Erik Salna & his research: 

https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2020/february/salna-inducted-meteorologist-hall-fame/

https://mods.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BIO_SALNA_12-17-20.pdf

NHERI Wall of Wind at Florida International University:

https://fiu.designsafe-ci.org/

Inside Look at the Wall of Wind: https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2019/december/fiu-wall-wind-featured-news/

See the WOW in action: https://newsarchives.fiu.edu/2016/07/imax-films-hurricane-force-winds-at-wall-of-wind

Wall of Wind Informational Booklet PDF: https://fiu.designsafe-ci.org/media/cms_page_media/359/NHERI%20WOW%20EF%20Informational%20Booklet.pdf

Social Media Accounts for FIU Extreme Events Institute:

Twitter handle- @FIUExtremeEvent 

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/FIUExtremeEventsInstitute/

FIU Extreme Events Institute Website & Equation Link :

https://eei.fiu.edu/

https://eei.fiu.edu/equation/the-equation/

FIU International Hurricane Research Center:

http://www.ihrc.fiu.edu/

Check out this article on How Disaster-proofing your home can lower insurance costs :

https://grow.acorns.com/disaster-proof-your-home/

On today's episode of DesignSafe Radio, we speak with Erik Salna, associate director of the International Hurricane Research Center at the Florida International University. Salna explains tips on how to mitigate your home from future hurricane damage. A link on this topic has been provided below. Salna also announces exciting news for the NHERI Wall of Wind at FIU and how it will be utilized in future research projects. 

The Wall of Wind can replicate hurricane winds as high as 157 mph and can spray water to imitate hurricane rainfall.  Which means wind researchers can perform tests on structures with Category 5 hurricane wind speeds. 

**Check out the full episode with Erik Salna when it is released on April 6, 2021.**

Preparing for a hurricane:

https://dem.fiu.edu/emergencies/hurricanes/before/

Check out this article on How Disaster-proofing your home can lower insurance costs :

https://grow.acorns.com/disaster-proof-your-home/

Articles on Erik Salna & his research: 

https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2020/february/salna-inducted-meteorologist-hall-fame/

https://mods.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BIO_SALNA_12-17-20.pdf

NHERI Wall of Wind at Florida International University:

https://fiu.designsafe-ci.org/

Inside Look at the Wall of Wind: https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2019/december/fiu-wall-wind-featured-news/

See the WOW in action: https://newsarchives.fiu.edu/2016/07/imax-films-hurricane-force-winds-at-wall-of-wind

Wall of Wind Informational Booklet PDF: https://fiu.designsafe-ci.org/media/cms_page_media/359/NHERI%20WOW%20EF%20Informational%20Booklet.pdf

Social Media Accounts for FIU Extreme Events Institute:

Twitter handle- @FIUExtremeEvent 

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/FIUExtremeEventsInstitute/

FIU Extreme Events Institute Website & Equation Link :

https://eei.fiu.edu/

https://eei.fiu.edu/equation/the-equation/

FIU International Hurricane Research Center:

http://www.ihrc.fiu.edu/

On today's episode of DesignSafe Radio, we speak with Erik Salna, associate director of the International Hurricane Research Center at the Florida International University. Salna explains the FIU Extreme Events Institute and the International Hurricane Research Center, and how they are utilized in research with the NHERI Wall of Wind. 

The Wall of Wind can replicate hurricane winds as high as 157 mph and can spray water to imitate hurricane rainfall.  Which means wind researchers can perform tests on structures with Category 5 hurricane wind speeds. 

**Check out the full episode with Erik Salnawhen it is released on April 6, 2021. ** 

Articles on Erik Salna & his research: 

https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2020/february/salna-inducted-meteorologist-hall-fame/

https://mods.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BIO_SALNA_12-17-20.pdf

NHERI Wall of Wind at Florida International University: https://fiu.designsafe-ci.org/

Inside Look at the Wall of Wind: https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2019/december/fiu-wall-wind-featured-news/

See the WOW in action: https://newsarchives.fiu.edu/2016/07/imax-films-hurricane-force-winds-at-wall-of-wind

Wall of Wind Informational Booklet PDF: https://fiu.designsafe-ci.org/media/cms_page_media/359/NHERI%20WOW%20EF%20Informational%20Booklet.pdf

Social Media Accounts for FIU Extreme Events Institute:

Twitter handle- @FIUExtremeEvent 

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/FIUExtremeEventsInstitute/

FIU Extreme Events Institute Website & Equation Link :

https://eei.fiu.edu/

https://eei.fiu.edu/equation/the-equation/

FIU International Hurricane Research Center:

http://www.ihrc.fiu.edu/

On today's episode of DesignSafe Radio, we speak with meteorologist Erik Salna, the associate director of education and outreach for the Florida International University Extreme Events Institute and the International Hurricane Research Center. Salna explains how the NHERI Wall of Wind at Florida International University has been utilized by researchers to enhance building structures and design hurricane resistant structures. Salna will also describe how he and his fellow researchers have collaborated with Oregon State University to explore the effects of water intrusion on structures.

The Wall of Wind can replicate hurricane winds as high as 157 mph and can spray water to imitate hurricane rainfall.  Which means wind researchers can perform tests on structures with Category 5 hurricane wind speeds. 

Check out the full episode when it is released on April 6, 2021. 

NHERI Wall of Wind at Florida International University:

https://fiu.designsafe-ci.org/

https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2019/december/fiu-wall-wind-featured-news/

https://fiu.designsafe-ci.org/media/filer_public/01/a1/01a1c60b-f1ae-4164-969b-027f0802f82e/nheri_wall_of_wind_ef_overview_aug_2020_arindam_chowdhury.pdf

Preparing your family & home for a hurricane:

https://www.designsafe-ci.org/community/news/2020/february/salna-inducted-meteorologist-hall-fame/

Social Media Accounts for FIU Extreme Events Institute:

Twitter handle- @FIUExtremeEvent 

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/FIUExtremeEventsInstitute/

FIU Extreme Events Institute Website:

https://eei.fiu.edu/

FIU International Hurricane Research Center:

http://www.ihrc.fiu.edu/