Speakers
Andrew Courtois
Andrew Courtois is a Geoscientist at The Water Institute. His background is in sediment dynamics, hydrographic and geophysical surveys, and fluvial and coastal geomorphology. His primary work focuses on geospatial data science, regional sediment management, sequence stratigraphy, and managing the Institutes’ field program.
Presentation Description
Forecasting Shoaling on the Mississippi River using Crowd-sourced and USACE Operational DataThis research aims to forecast shoaling at Louisiana ports located along the Mississippi River. A primary concern of port operators is maintaining draft at port facilities to ensure the safe and timely transportation of goods. This work utilizes crowd-sourced data and machine learning to forecast shoaling on time horizons of days to months, which can enable port operators to make informed decisions regarding river management and port operations.