| An accurate and modern bathymetric map is one of the most crucial data sets for Tampa Bay managers and scientists alike. Through the Tampa Bay Study, a newly acquired bathymetric survey of Tampa Bay has been processed and finalized. Scientists will be using these data for multiple research objectives, including seagrass recovery, circulation modeling, and sediment transport modeling. In addition, modern bathymetry will be compared to historic data to better understand sedimentation rates and the impact of bottom alterations.
Using bathymetry data and elevation data, a full topographic-bathymetric (topobathy) model of Tampa Bay was developed as a joint effort between National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the USGS. A topobathy model is an important data set for storm surge modeling, urban planning, and flood evacuation planning, to name a few. The USGS newly acquired bathymetric data will be used to update the existing topobathy model with improved accuracy and resolution.
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| Shore based GPS stations provide accurate vertical and horizontal reference for bathymetric data collection. |
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