The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a Project Grant totaling $199,667 to the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) under the NSF's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The purpose of this grant is to rapidly collect and curate time-sensitive field data, such as high-water marks and precipitation records, from neighborhoods in New York City that were severely flooded by Tropical Storm Ophelia. This data will be used to help stakeholders and communities assess vulnerabilities and develop more effective mitigation strategies for future extreme climate events. The grant will also support the collection and curation of multi-modal data, including satellite imagery, weather radar, and social media, to build visualization tools for improved decision-making and risk communication. This one-year project, which started on November 1, 2023, aims to provide valuable data and insights to address how New York City can better prepare for and respond to weather extremes.
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