N-SLCT Projects

The NASA Sea Level Change Team (N-SLCT) is comprised of individual interdisciplinary investigations selected through a competitive proposal process. Details on and recent results from the investigations for the current N-SLCT can be found below.

Current Team Lead: Dr. Ben Hamlington, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

From Grounding Lines to Coastlines: An Integrated Approach to Barystatic Sea-Level Projections

PI: Dr. Eric Larour, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Attributions of Past Regional Sea-Level Variations and Projection of Future Sea-Level Changes

PI: Dr. Tong Lee, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Using Satellite Observations to Improve Our Understanding of Future Regional Sea-Level Change and its Impacts

PI: Dr. R. Steven Nerem, University of Colorado
Combining Multi-Satellite Observations, Modeling, and Earth System Data Assimilation for Understanding Observed and Projected Sea-Level Change

PI: Dr. Sophie Nowicki, University at Buffalo
Contributions to Coastal Sea Level Extremes: Understanding the Past and Projecting the Future

PI: Dr. Christopher Piecuch, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Quantifying Contributions from Glaciers and Terrestrial Hydrology to Recent and Future Sea-Level Change

PI: Dr. David Rounce, Carnegie Mellon University

Associated Projects

Improved Assessment of Regional Sea Level Rise and Risk

PI: Dr. Gavin Schmidt, NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies
Characterizing And Constraining Sea Level Projection Uncertainties By Integrating Observations & Models In An Open, Flexible, Robust Probabilistic Framework

PI: Dr. Robert Kopp, Rutgers Institute of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
RISE: Development of Products and Pathways to Improve Transfer of Sea Level Science into Applications

PI: Daniel Limonadi, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Top Stories

Sea level rise and flooding projections are among the tools now available to coastal communities.

NASA Data Helps International Community Prepare for Sea Level Rise

NASA Data Helps International Community Prepare for Sea Level Rise

In its 10th year, the NASA Sea Level Change Team brings on new members while reaffirming their commitment to research and outreach.

NASA's Sea Level Team at 10 Years: New Challenges, New Colleagues

NASA's Sea Level Team at 10 Years: New Challenges, New Colleagues

A part of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet abruptly changed the direction of its flow within the past 2,000 years, potentially yielding insights into regional climatic shifts.

Advancing Glacial Ice is a Puzzle from the Past

Advancing Glacial Ice is a Puzzle from the Past

View and analyze projections of high-tide flooding frequency in coming decades for the Pacific Islands.

Pacific Islands Flooding Analysis Tool

Pacific Islands Flooding Analysis Tool

The Kiribati island group will face rapidly increasing flood risk in coming decades as sea levels rise, says a recent report by the NASA Sea Level Change Team.

NASA Sea Level Team Examines an Island Nation at Risk

NASA Sea Level Team Examines an Island Nation at Risk

Scientists highlight NASA data in interactive sessions with coastal specialists.

NASA Workshop Helps Coastal Communities Prepare for Sea Level Change

NASA Workshop Helps Coastal Communities Prepare for Sea Level Change