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High-Resolution Bathymetry of Florida Bay
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The objective of this research is to produce maps and digital grids of
historical and modern bathymetry for Florida Bay.
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Numerical circulation and sediment transport models being developed for the
South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Program will be used to address water
quality issues in Florida Bay. Application of these models is complicated due
to the complex sea-floor topography (basin/mudbank morphology) of the Bay.
The only complete topography data set of the Bay is 100 years
old. Consequently, an accurate and modern sea-floor or bathymetry map of
the Bay is critical for numerical modeling research. A modern bathymetry data
set will also permit a comparison to historical data in order to help access
sedimentation rates within the Bay. Previous research suggests that the
mudbanks are dynamic features which migrate, accrete and erode. Less is known
about the sedimentation rates in the basins. Some experts suggest the basins
are filling, in association with sea-level rise, while others suggest the
basins are deepening relative to sea-level. This study will produce a
detailed bathymetric data set of Florida Bay in order to help assess
sedimentation rates and provide numerical modelers with an accurate
bathymetry map.
The objective of this research is to collect new bathymetry for all of
Florida Bay, digitize the historical shoreline and bathymetric data, compare
previous data to modern data, and produce maps and digital grids of historical
and modern bathymetry. This information will be provided to other
researchers involved in the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Program so
they can better address the water quality issues of Florida Bay.
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