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40 7 simulate conditions within the reef field and a second and third model urid to simulate conditions within the control zones to the north and south of the PEP Reef. The model computational domain will specifically include the areas covered in the monitoring plan. Therefore, predictions of topographic change based on the sand transport submodel will be compared directly with profile -derived changes. This comparison will determine whether the model is correctly predicting the patterns of sand deposition and erosion in the PEP Reef project area. 3.3 Model Application to the PEP Reef and Control Areas. A large amount of topographic data has been collected in the PEP Reef deployment area, as well as in the adjacent control areas just to the north and south of the PEP Reef. These data are based on profile measurements fixed to benchmark (R -monuments) located at the top of the beach or slightly inland along the shoreline of IRC. Application of the calibrated EFDC model to the PEP Reef area and control areas will provide additional details on topographic change and sediment transport not directly available from the monitoring data. Model runs will be used to map topographic changes and sand transport rates continuously over the model grid. This will allow comparison of topographic evolution in PEP Reef and non -Reef areas as a function of variations in the wave and current regime. Model results will allow for three-dimensional visualization of these patterns which are not available from monitoring data. Model results will also be presented as longshore and on -offshore transport rates, which can be used as a planning tool for beach nourishment and management of storm -induced erosion. 4.0 Transfer of Modeling System to Indian River County The transfer of the technology developed under this project will be in a user-friendly format taking the form of graphics, computer animations, and a final written report. Detailed information that may be required to obtain permits for full -scaled projects will be compiled in a series of appendices. Where possible and useful, the transfer of technical information will include maps, tables and drawings on computer disk or tape.