WSS-ACSM Dinner Meeting Announcement
Thursday,
15 July 2010
6:00 PM
Angelo’s Restaurant
1830 130th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA.
Join us as Susan Tonkin, PE, presents:
Design Considerations In Anticipation Of Rising Sea Levels
Sea level rise is increasingly being considered by private and public entities
when making decisions about the placement and protection of structures near
shorelines. The fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) projects global SLR over the course of this century to be
between 18 and 38 cm (7-15″) for their lowest emissions scenario, and between
26 and 59 cm (10-23″) for their highest emissions scenario. Based on the current
science, our “medium” estimate of 21st century SLR in Washington is that in
Puget Sound, local SLR will closely match global SLR. (from
http://www.cses.washington.edu/db/pdf/moteetalslr579.pdf)
We welcome all interested parties within the geospatial community! This is an informal,
informational presentation hosted by the Washington State Section of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping.
NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME
We have limited room, so please RSVP by forwarding an email to ponytrouble@gmail.com as soon as possible.
Dinner meeting price is $30.00 and $10.00 for students - not including drinks.