Projects

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Total Research Funding from Projects : Over 4.4 million dollars (Secured by Dr. T. as Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator at HRL since January 2007). HRL sincerely thanks all the funding/sponsoring agencies and several excellent researchers at these agencies for their input, feedback and support of the studies completed.

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  • Evaluation of Methodologies for Bias in Radar-based Precipitation Estimates (US Army Corps of Engineers, 2017-2018).
  • Data Quality Improvement (Hydrometeorological Data)., USGS 2016-2017.
  • Understanding the Dynamics of ENSO and its Impact on Agricultural Yields and Hydrosystems Operations in South India, U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. (Fulbright Grant to Dr. Teegavarapu).
  • Development of a framework for Assessment of Precipitation Data, Funding Source: SFWMD, 2016.
  • Development and Assessment of Data Accuracy Assessment Algorithms for Identifying Anomalies in Hydrometeorological Data (Phase II), Funding Source: SFWMD-USGS, 2014-2015.
  • Development of Mobile Hydro-meteorological Observation Systems, Funding Source: FAU.
  • Major Research Instrumentation (MRI): Acquisition of Big Data Training and Research Laboratory, Component: Climate Change and Variability Modeling along with Analysis of Hydro meteorological Processes, Funding Source: NSF, 2014-2016.               
  • Weather Radar and Hydrology, Funding Source: NSF, 2014.
  • Integrating 3D Virtual Reality Modules for Flood Modeling Studies, Funding Source: NSF, 2012-2015.

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  • Development and Assessment of Data Accuracy Assessment Algorithms for Identifying Anomalies in Hydrometeorological Data (Phase I & II: Stage), Funding Source: SFWMD-USGS, 2012-2014.

 

  • Development and Assessment of Data Accuracy Assessment Algorithms for Identifying Anomalies in Hydrometeorological Data (Phase I & II: Stage), Funding Source: SFWMD-USGS, 2012-2014.
  • Development and Evaluation of a New Statistical Downscaling Model for Precipitation Climate Change Projections for Florida, Funding Source: FAU (Climate Change Initiative), 2011-2013.
  • Development and Evaluation of indices for bias assessment of radar-based rainfall data, Funding Source: SFWMD and USGS, 2012-21013.
  • Data Quality Improvement for Radar and Stage Data- Identification of Outliers and Anomalies and Bias Assessment, Funding Source: SFWMD-USGS, 2014-2015.
  • Assessment of Spatial and Temporal Variation of Extreme Precipitation Events in Coastal Basins of SFWMD Region, Funding Source: SFWMD-USGS, 2011-2013.
  • Interactive Decision Support Tool for Leachate Management, Funding Source: Hinkley Center, FCSHWM, 2011-2012.
  • Pre-Disaster and Hazard Mitigation Study, Funding Source: FEMA, 2011-2013.
  • An SUS Climate Change Task Force: Science Addressing the Needs of Florida Agencies, Industry and Citizenry. Funding Source: Florida State University System (FSUS), 2010-2011.
  • Infilling of Missing Precipitation Data using NEXRAD data, Funding Source: USGS, SFWMD, 2009-2012.
  • Modeling Groundwater Interactions in Hydrologic Analysis for Flood Plain Mapping, FEMA, SFWMD, 2009-2010.
  • Evaluation of Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Precipitation Events and their Relation to Peak Flooding Events in South Florida, Funding Source: FEMA-SFWMD, 2009-2010.
  • Development of a Methodology for the Assessment and Mitigation of Sea Level Rise Impacts on Florida’s Transportation Modes and Infrastructures. Funding Source: FDOT, 2009-2010.
  • Season Water Quality Impacts, Florida Department of Health, Funding Source: FDEP, 2007-2008.
  • Water Quality Synoptic Survey Data Analysis for EBWCD, Funding Source: SFWMD, 2007-2008.
  • Geo-Statistical Analysis of Solar Radiation Data, Jupiter’s Last Call, 2008.        
  • A Pilot Study on Catastrophic Flood Scenario Animation for a Region in South Florida, Funding Source: SFWMD, 2007.
  • NEXRAD Rainfall Data Quality Improvement by Evaluation of Uncertainties in Z-R relationships, SWFWMD, USGS, SFWMD, 2009-2012.

Past Projects (before 2006)

  • Regional Water Quality Assessment Project I,I and III phases , PRIDE NOAA, 2001-2006.
  • Assessments of Spatial Water Quality Trends in Cumberland River Basin, KDOW, EPA
  • Methodology for Hydropower Optimization, NSERC, Canada, 2001
  • Last Resort Algorithms for Optimal Operation of Multiple Reservoir Systems, NSERC, Canada, 2001-2002
  • Short -term Hydrualic Optimization, Phase I and II, Manitoba Hydro, 1999-2001
  • Forecasting Indicator Bacterial Concentrations in Streams using ANNs. USGS, 2003.
  • Water User Profile Study, Broward County, 2006-2008