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FGCU team validating Hurricane Ian simulations; committee aims for March presentation
Summary
Staff reported that FGCU researchers completed a Hurricane Ian test case and are validating model results against post-storm data; experimental resiliency simulations are expected after validation with a projected presentation to the committee in March.
The committee heard an update from town staff that Florida Gulf Coast University researchers have completed a Hurricane Ian test case and are validating their hydrodynamic/resiliency model against observed post-storm data.
Chad read an email from Dr. Daley, noting the team has “completed the Hurricane Ian test case” and is comparing model results to post-storm observations; validation for other nearby beaches such as Sanibel and Lovers Key is also underway. The researcher aims to finish validation by the end of the month and then run resiliency experimental simulations, with sets of results projected to be ready by February and a planned presentation around March.
Chairman Dave Nussbaum said the committee hopes to target a March meeting for the FGCU presentation; if that is not feasible the group will aim for April. Committee members asked for comparative results from other beaches when available so Fort Myers Beach can better understand regional differences in surge and ebb dynamics.
Ending: The committee directed staff to schedule the FGCU presentation for the March meeting if possible and to circulate validation results when ready.
