In the this report we summarize the NOAA CPO-1 sea level rise projections of the potential trends in global mean sea level and their underlying rationale. We then describe the expected differences between global mean sea level and values in Long Island Sound at the shores of Connecticut. In Section 4 we present recent observation of sea level in Long Island Sound and evaluate whether changes have taken place. Since the NOAA CPO-1 projections
were developed there have been considerable advances in the science of climate change and sea level rise so in Section 5 we summarize recent projections and their relationship to the earlier work. We conclude in Section 6 with recommendations for sea level trends and their uncertainty bounds for use in planning and provide recommendations for their use and review.
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Focus Area: Flood and Sea Level Rise
Type: Publications and Reports