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The International Hurricane Research Center is a multidisciplinary center focused on the mitigation of hurricane damage to people, their property, and the built and natural environments. To adequately assess these diverse yet inherently related topics the Center is comprised of four research laboratories:

 

 
Post storm reconnaissance of beach erosion and damage from Hurricane Isabel in Hatteras Village, North Carolina. (Click image for larger view)

 

Laboratory for Coastal Research

Quantitatively assesses the vulnerability of coastal areas, especially in regards to beach erosion and storm surges by utilizing airborne laser technology and computer animation.

Current Research

  • Storm Surge Modeling Project
  • Airborne Laser Mapping of Coastal Erosion
  • National Healthy Beaches Campaign
  • Storm Tracking and Observational Reporting Mission (STORM)
  • Rip Current File
  • Sea Level Rise Impact

 

 

 

 

Communities are displaced due to inland flooding from Hurricane Isabel.

 

 

Laboratory for Social & Behavioral

Studies mitigation and social responses and formulates strategies to improve the resilience of communities.

Current Research

  • National Science Foundation, Ten years after Hurricane Andrew Project
  • Department of Community Affairs Hurricane Loss Reduction Project
  • Hurricane Preparedness Research
  • Implementing programs for incentives to protect homes from damage
  • Targeted survey to assess effectiveness of residential construction and mitigation program

 

 

 

 
The economic effects of disasters

 

Laboratory for Insurance, Financial & Economic

Conducts research and provides technical assistance to stakeholders, including governmental, educational, and commercial entities at risk from hurricanes.

Current Research

  • Public Hurricane Loss Projection Model

 

 

 

RenRe 6-Fan Wall of Wind

 

 

Laboratory for Structural Mitigation

Works to create more hurricane-resistant buildings and communities through improved wind engineering of structures to survive hurricane impact.

Current Research

  • RenRe Wall of Wind Full Scale Destructive Testing
  • Improving risk consistency in structural design
  • Testing permeable systems such as shingles, tiles, sighting products and soffits
  • Testing utilities and infrastructure, including Florida Power & Light components

 
 
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