Researchers hope to prevent future damages from hurricanes. Lessons were learned from last year's hurricane season, and now preparations are underway for another busy year in the tropics. While Southeast Texas is getting ready for this season, one group of researchers are looking years into the future.
The Texas Hurricane Center for innovative technology was developed last year at the University of Houston. The center was created with ideas, in mind, to combat the effects of hurricane season. And now researchers are ready to make these ideas a reality.
Dr. Vipulanandan, a civil engineering professor at the University of Houston, has been working with his engineering students to develop this technology.
The center's theme is "rapid recovery", and their plans for future technology could be revolutionary. Dr.C. Vipulanandan believes the new wave of technology is effective. "This is being used in Japan very effectively and other countries in Europe. I think it is time for us Texans to wake up and look at alternatives to protect our coastline," he said.
In the meantime, the research continues ,and students will be ready if another hurricane head this way. On August 7th, the center will be hosting a conference that will include speakers like Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and Mayor Bill White. The conference will focus on the latest plans and procedures to prepare for hurricanes. This event is open to the public.
The Texas Hurricane Center for innovative technology was developed last year at the University of Houston. The center was created with ideas, in mind, to combat the effects of hurricane season. And now researchers are ready to make these ideas a reality.
Dr. Vipulanandan, a civil engineering professor at the University of Houston, has been working with his engineering students to develop this technology.
The center's theme is "rapid recovery", and their plans for future technology could be revolutionary. Dr.C. Vipulanandan believes the new wave of technology is effective. "This is being used in Japan very effectively and other countries in Europe. I think it is time for us Texans to wake up and look at alternatives to protect our coastline," he said.
In the meantime, the research continues ,and students will be ready if another hurricane head this way. On August 7th, the center will be hosting a conference that will include speakers like Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and Mayor Bill White. The conference will focus on the latest plans and procedures to prepare for hurricanes. This event is open to the public.
