2024-2026: Artificial intelligence applications for forecasting shoreline evolution and flows in small estuaries at the Cali-Baja region

Colaboradores: Dra. Amaia Ruiz de Alegría Arzaburu y Dr. Isaac Rodrígez Padilla de UABC Dr. Fabián Bombardelli y Dr. John Largier de UC-Davis Fondo: AlianzaMX UABC-UC Davis #UABCUCMX2401, UABC: 50,000 USD; UCDavis:50,000 USD Duración: 2024-2026

The overarching goal of the proposed work is twofold: 1) to develop a shoreline forecasting model using artificial intelligence (AI) techniques; 2) to simulate estuarine flows with the assistance of AI. This project aims to support science-based decision-making for effective management practices and planning strategies in response to climate change impacts in small- estuaries of the binational region. The collaboration between UABC and UC Davis leverages complementary skills in data processing and modelling of physical processes in the coastal zone.

2018-2021: Procesos físicos y mecanismos de transporte de calidad de aguas en pequeñas desembocaduras costeras de Las Californias

PI: Fabián Bombardelli (UC-Davis) y Amaia Ruiz de Alegría-Arzaburu (UABC). Fondo: UC-MEXUS CN-18-179, 24,358.00 (USD).
Duración: 2018-2021

• Entender el efecto de escenarios de cambio climático sobre la resiliencia de estuarios pequeños en CA y BC.
• Determinar los mecanismos de intercambio de aguas a través de las desembocaduras en relación a los forzamientos de viento, oleaje y mareas, y la configuración morfológica.

Rip Current Morphodynamics on an Intermediate Beach

Funds: CB-J4- CONACyT #238765, 1.4 million (MXN)
Duration: 2015-2018

• Morphodynamics associated to rip currents using monthly topo-bathymetric measurements (since Nov 2015)
• Spatio-temporal variability of rip currents analysing images collected with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
• Measurements of the vertical profile of rip currents using ADCPs under varying tidal and wave conditions
• Numerical modelling of rip current dynamics with the XBeach model

Characterization of Nearshore Currents in the Perdido Region

Funds: As part of the CIGOM project, ST/FH/583/2014-SENER-CONACyT #201441, 82 million (MXN).
Duration: 2015-2020

• Spatio-temporal variability of nearshore currents in the southern Texas coast (Brownsville to Corpus) with ADCP and X-band radar measurements.
• Determining the effect of synoptic winds and meso-scale eddies on the variability of nearshore currents.
• Numerical modelling of nearshore currents simulating typical scenarios to evaluate the possible impact of deep-water oil spills along the southern Texas and northern Tamaulipas coast.

Swell-driven Storm Impacts on the Beaches in Ensenada (IMTENS)

Funds: UABC 18th Internal Call #636, 86,667 (MXN)
Duration: 2015-2016

• Monthly topographic and bathymetric measurements on the beaches within Todos Santos Bay (Ensenada, Baja California): San Miguel, Stacks, Granada Cove, Playa Hermosa, Ciprés and Punta Banda Barrier.
• Morphodynamic comparison of the sandy, mixed (sand and cobble) and cobble beaches within the Bay.
• Study of the effect of El Niño 2015-2016 on the beach morphodynamics (erosion and recovery capabilities) and subtidal sandbar dynamics.

Video-Monitoring Subtidal Sandbars and Rip Currents

Funds: F-PROMEP-38/Rev-03 SEP-23-005, UABC-PTC-418, 0.43 million (MXN).
Duration: 2013-2014

• Identifying rip currents and subtidal sandbars using monthly topo-bathymetric measurements.
• Spatio-temporal variability of subtidal sandbars and rip currents using unmanned aerial vehicles (VANT) and temporarily installed video-cameras.

Beach Erosion and Recovery in Ensenada (ERPLENS)

Funds: UABC 17th Internal Call #624, 74,990 (MXN)
Duration: 2013-2014

• Fortnightly topographic measurements and monthly bathymetric measurements at Playa Hermosa beach.
• Storm-driven and seasonal volumetric variability.

Equipment for the Study of Beach Morphodynamics in Mexico (EMOPLEX)

Funds: INFR-2013-01 I005 CONACyT #205020, 3.9 million (MXN).
Duration: 2013

Acquisition of highly-specialised scientific instrumentation to undertake hydrodynamic and morphological measurements along the Mexican coasts. ADCPs, ADVs, OBSs, dGPSs, echo-sounders and meteorological stations were acquired.