Topographic Signatures of Barrier Island Vulnerability, TX 2021

This lidar dataset was collected as part of an NCALM Seed grant for Kenton Fisher at Texas A&M University. This dataset was collected to help analyze changes in the sand budget, elevation, and geomorphic facies of Padre Island, Texas. The study area is located on Padre Island, east of Port Mansfield, Texas and covers approximately 61 km2.Publications associated with this dataset can be found at NCALM's Data Tracking Center

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Last Updated September 26, 2025, 10:15 (UTC)
Created September 26, 2025, 10:15 (UTC)
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sci:citation Fisher, K. (2022). Topographic Signatures of Barrier Island Vulnerability, TX 2021. National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping (NCALM). Distributed by OpenTopography. https://doi.org/10.5069/G9XP734W. Accessed <YYYY-MM-DD>
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