WireWall

WireWall: A system to improve coastal hazard forecasts

Overtopping water about to impact the WireWall system during a trial deployment at Crosby.
  • Coastal overtopping can cause flooding and pose a hazard to people, property and infrastructure.

Scientist Spotlight – Meet Coastal Oceanographer Dr Jenny Brown

Dr Jenny Brown conducting fieldwork

As sea level rise accelerates, there is a greater need to protect those living closest to our coasts.

Historically, coastal management strategies, such as the building of sea walls, have been reactive to extreme events. Now, more sustainable adaptive management strategies are sought.

New digital project to tackle flood hazard

WireWall equipment being tested as waves over top the sea wall

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has today awarded the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) one of seven individual grants that will use cutting-edge digital technology to advance environmental outcomes.

WireWall at Flood Expo 2019

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) will be represented at the Flood Expo 2019 at the NEC in Birmingham (11–12 September 2019).

Find us on STAND D13.