Sandy beach power analysis

Award Period
to
Award Amount
$36,095
Agency Name
USDI National Park Service
Award Number
P21AC12290-00
PI First Name
Robert
PI Last Name
Miller
Area/s of Research
Natural Marine Resources
Abstract

Investigators from UCSB and NPS staff will collaborate to accomplish the following specific objectives:

Phase 1 Objectives

  1. Compile all sandy beach data collected at CHIS and create summary graphics. Present summary to CHIS staff.
  2. Conduct power analysis on the data, examining power to detect change under a range of scenarios. Prepare a resource brief (1-2 pages) of important findings and present summary to CHIS management.
  3. Based on results and CHIS feedback, prepare recommendations for future sandy beach monitoring.
  4. Prepare final report summarizing data, findings and recommendations.