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Learn more about the latest projects and research from the SSPEED Center

Annual Report

»HGAPS - The Plan Forward (with PDF reader of April 2016 Brochure Update)

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» SSPEED Center Phase I Report

Read our Phase I report on "Learning the Lessons of Hurricane Ike: Preparing for the Next Big One" ►Read More...

IKE» Research:  Learning the Lessons of Hurricane Ike – Interim Report

Read our interim report on how Hurricane Ike has impacted the region and the lessons we are learning. ►Read More...

Coastal» Aerial Survey Post Hurricane Ike

Bryan Carlile of Beck Geodetix provides new aerial footage of the destruction on Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula shortly after Hurricane Ike made landfall. ►See Video...

cloudy» Creating Storm Simulations

Watch the video of Clint Dawson, professor from the University of Texas and SSPEED partner explain how he creates and models storm events. ►Read More...

 

 

» The Effects of Interdependence on Houston Utility Systems

Severe storm preparedness requires a reliability assessment of the infrastructure proving power, gas and water. Research conducted by Dr. L. Duenas-Osorio examines a new performance methodology for evaluating the fragility of coupled utility systems.  ►Read More...

 

» Hurricane Risk Assessment for Informed Evacuation Decisions

Research into developing a "storm risk calculator" for residents of the City of Houston.  ►Read More...

 

Dawson» Research: Storm Surge Prediction (April 2010 - Project Update)

Creating “state-of-the-art” storm surge simulations as a tool to improve predictive capabilities  ►Read More...

 

 

 

 

 
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