Browsing Master's Theses by Author "Geography"
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Using Vulnerability and Planning Data to Measure Resilience in Coastal North Carolina
Monitz, Gary I. (East Carolina University, 2011)Along the coast of North Carolina, development has put tremendous stress on already delicate natural systems. Consisting almost entirely of barrier islands, this region is highly dynamic and subject to a variety of acute ... -
The Utility of Digital Globe's WorldView-2 Satellite Data in Mapping Seagrass in North Carolina Estuaries
Curran, Richard W. (East Carolina University, 2011)Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is a valuable natural resource in North Carolina estuaries. The State's Coastal Habitat Protection Plan (CHPP) has stated a need to monitor SAV coverage over time. Thus, the Albemarle-Pamlico ... -
A Validation Assessment of the Hazards of Place Model of Vulnerability for Northeastern North Carolina
Carmichael, Bryce (East Carolina University, 2011)As societal development continues to increase in floodplains, it is important to quantify the vulnerabilities associated with flooding. Using northeastern North Carolina as the study area, this thesis estimates the hazards ... -
Water Infrastructure Vulnerability to Coastal Flood Hazards : A Space-Place Analysis of Manteo, New Bern, and Plymouth, North Carolina
Oyer, Zachary (East Carolina University, 2014)With the impending threat of sea level rise, as well as the recurring annual danger of storm surges during hurricane season and floods from heavy rain events, North Carolina's coast is especially vulnerable to coastal ...