State of the Art Coastal Elevation and Bathymetry Facility (CoastElBathy). Green laser LiDAR technology enhances the capacity to develop seamless elevation and bathymetric models and integration with

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State of the Art Coastal Elevation and Bathymetry Facility (CoastElBathy). Green laser LiDAR technology enhances the capacity to develop seamless elevation and bathymetric models and integration with remote-piloted aircraft (RPA/drones) provides the opportunity to address significant data gaps in shallow-water coastal environments, including beaches and estuaries. When RPA-mounted, surveys can target regions where data are sparse, access is limited and can be optimised to characterise morphological change. Data generated from the CoastElBathy facility will underpin development of models urgently needed to project shoreline change due to storms, climate variability, and sea-level rise. Collaboration with industry ensures CoastElBathy informs decisions that seek to minimise coastal risk and maximise public benefit.. Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities. Field: 3709 - Physical Geography and Environmental Geoscience. Lead: Prof Kerrylee Rogers