Chesapeake Bay Climate Adaptation Toolbox

OpenNSPECT

Developed By: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management

Summary: OpenNSPECT is an open-source version of the Nonpoint Source Pollution and Erosion Comparison Tool. This tool simulates erosion, pollution, and accumulation from overland flow to investigate potential water quality impacts from climate change and development to other land uses. OpenNSPACT is designed to be used for both coastal and non coastal area. The tool requires MapWindow GIS (see tool website for details on which version is required).

Get This Tool: https://coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/tools/opennspect.html

Geographic Coverage

• Applicable Anywhere

Tags

• Open source
• Restrictions apply
• Historical
• Climate projections
• Computer application
• Interactive interface/map
• Compare scenarios/locations

Cost

• Free

Skill Level

• High