Short-Term Prediction using Neural Networks. [1]? is collaborating with the Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at A&M-CC and researchers at Texas A&M University (College Station) to produce neural-network-based models for short-term prediction of water level and currents along the Texas Gulf coast. The new models will use the real-time and historical observations from TCOON coupled with wind forecasts from the National Weather service to predict water elevations and currents in a 1 to 30-hour time horizon. Short-term predictions such as these are needed for navigation, oil spill response, and marine operations. Preliminary results have indicated that for Texas coastal waters a neural-network-based model can significantly outperform forecasts of water levels based on traditional harmonic analysis methods. [2]? is also investigating the use of neural networks to make real-time predictions of storm surge and other impacts associated with tropical storms. Coastal Visualization Tools. The Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at A&M-CC is developing a Scientific Visualization Laboratory to support [3]? activities. This laboratory will provide facilities for interactive visualization and investigation of the multidimensional multivariate data gathered by the TCOON system.
Data from Other Observation Networks. [4]? is presently looking to expand its data management system to include environmental observation networks from other states and organizations. Preliminary efforts to integrate data from the Texas Automated Buoy System and the University of Southern Florida's Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System have been successful. A centralized data management system that can accommodate multiple observation networks will reduce the need to redevelop systems such as TCOON and allow better communication among the producers and consumers of environmental data.
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