Research Project: Improved Forecasts of Respiratory Illness Hazard from Gulf of Mexico Red Tide
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Objective: The overall goal of the project is to improve the red tide forecasts for the Gulf of Mexico to provide specific beach data versus county only data using two basic advances: better resolution of bloom (and therefore toxin) location and use of better wind forecasts. The project aims to establish a capability for a high resolution monitoring network, based on a "Beach Conditions Reporting System" (BCRS) backbone, guide sampling with satellite data, and integrate these observations with high resolution weather model forecasts to predict potential respiratory risk.
Scope of Work: Dr. Barbara Kirkpatrick will lead the GCOOS side of the project and be responsible for project administration, PI meetings, and publications. Dr. Kirkpatrick will oversee the data management and product development of the project in concert with Mr. Robert Currier. Kirkpatrick and Currier have designed, implemented and maintained the Beach Conditions Reporting System since 2006 and will serve as the backbone for the data transfer in the project. Dr. Kirkpatrick will also oversee and mentor Dr. Tracy Fanara from Mote Marine Laboratory, who is not in the position as the Environmental Health Program Manager- a position Kirkpatrick help for the previous 15 years.
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