Download or read book Backbarrier Sedimentation and Inlet Induced Shoreline Change Associated with a Migrating Tidal Inlet written by Christopher William Freeman and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hydrodynamics and Sediment Dynamics of Tidal Inlets written by David G. Aubrey and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along much of the shoreline of the world, tidal inlets play an important role in nearshore processes, providing links between the coastal oceans and protected embayments. Their study is of particular importance not only for the understanding of fundamental processes in coastal oceanography but also for engineering and the proper management of the delicate equilibrium of our shorelines. This volume, based on the International Symposium on Hydrodynamics and Sediment Dynamics of Tidal Inlets held at Woods Hole, MA, presents the reader with an overview of contemporary research on these important features. The coverage includes: - mathematical modelling, including a review of inlet hydrodynamics, - observations on hydrodynamics, - sedimentology and morphology, - tidal deltas, - processes and policies pertaining to sedimentation, and the - impacts of shore protection and dredging in beaches.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Coastal Science written by M. Schwartz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-11-08 with total page 1243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new Encyclopedia of Coastal Science stands as the latest authoritative source in the field of coastal studies, making it the standard reference work for specialists and the interested lay person. Unique in its interdisciplinary approach. This Encyclopedia features contributions by 245 well-known international specialists in their respective fields and is abundantly illustrated with line-drawings and photographs. Not only does this volume offer an extensive number of entries, it also includes various appendices, an illustrated glossary of coastal morphology and extensive bibliographic listings.

Download or read book Sediment Transport in a Tidal Inlet written by David G. Aubrey and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Various aspects of sediment transport in and around natural, unstructured tidal inlets were investigated over the two year period of study. Concentrating on two tidal inlets (Nauset Inlet and Popponesset Inlet, Cape Cod, MA), and combining detailed field observations with numerical model studies of tidal flows in inlet/estuarine environments, several aspects of tidal inlet behavior have been clarified. In addition, field work has resulted in a number of technical publications of general utility to a wide spectrum of coastal research interest. Primary scientific items addressed in this study include: 1) diagnostic numerical model of generation and propagation of tidal non-liniarities in shallow estuarine channels; 2) effects of flow curvature on tidal inlet sediment transport; 3) definition of mechanisms by which tidal inlets migrate in a direction opposite to the net littoral drift direction; 4) hypothesis of a mechanism for rapid barrier spit growth in locations with low rates of littoral transport; 5) clarification of long-term patterns of sea-level rise in the United States to assess its role in tidal inlet/esturarine evolution; 6) historical descriptions of massive inlet migration at two study inlets as supporting evidence for the inlet modeling studies. Technical information generated by the study includes a description of a low-cost, reliable method to join nearshore electrical cables; description and intercomparison of instrumentation and analysis routines for estimating directional spectral parameters from wave gage data; and development of a field system and laboratory analysis package for preparing accurate bathymetric charts in shallow, nearshore regions, using microwave navigation and precision echo-sounding.

Download or read book Beach Inlet Interaction and Sediment Management written by Ping Wang and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-09-30 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beaches, barrier islands and tidal inlets are valuable coastal resources and provide desirable environments that are often densely populated. They are dynamic landforms that change constantly, driven by both normal processes and energetic storms. They behave as one interconnected system and must be understood and managed as such. This book discusses their various morphologic features, as well as the processes that shape them and future challenges due to environmental change. A major focus is placed on the interaction between sandy beaches and tidal inlets, and the sediment exchange among various morphologic features. Balancing these valuable sediment resources while maintaining the natural sediment exchange constitutes a major goal of modern shore protection and coastal management. Illustrated with numerous aerial photographs to demonstrate how beaches and tidal inlets interact, this book provides a valuable reference for graduate students, researchers and professionals working in coastal management and geomorphology.

Download or read book Treatise on Geomorphology written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-02-27 with total page 6392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The changing focus and approach of geomorphic research suggests that the time is opportune for a summary of the state of discipline. The number of peer-reviewed papers published in geomorphic journals has grown steadily for more than two decades and, more importantly, the diversity of authors with respect to geographic location and disciplinary background (geography, geology, ecology, civil engineering, computer science, geographic information science, and others) has expanded dramatically. As more good minds are drawn to geomorphology, and the breadth of the peer-reviewed literature grows, an effective summary of contemporary geomorphic knowledge becomes increasingly difficult. The fourteen volumes of this Treatise on Geomorphology will provide an important reference for users from undergraduate students looking for term paper topics, to graduate students starting a literature review for their thesis work, and professionals seeking a concise summary of a particular topic. Information on the historical development of diverse topics within geomorphology provides context for ongoing research; discussion of research strategies, equipment, and field methods, laboratory experiments, and numerical simulations reflect the multiple approaches to understanding Earth’s surfaces; and summaries of outstanding research questions highlight future challenges and suggest productive new avenues for research. Our future ability to adapt to geomorphic changes in the critical zone very much hinges upon how well landform scientists comprehend the dynamics of Earth’s diverse surfaces. This Treatise on Geomorphology provides a useful synthesis of the state of the discipline, as well as highlighting productive research directions, that Educators and students/researchers will find useful. Geomorphology has advanced greatly in the last 10 years to become a very interdisciplinary field. Undergraduate students looking for term paper topics, to graduate students starting a literature review for their thesis work, and professionals seeking a concise summary of a particular topic will find the answers they need in this broad reference work which has been designed and written to accommodate their diverse backgrounds and levels of understanding Editor-in-Chief, Prof. J. F. Shroder of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, is past president of the QG&G section of the Geological Society of America and present Trustee of the GSA Foundation, while being well respected in the geomorphology research community and having won numerous awards in the field. A host of noted international geomorphologists have contributed state-of-the-art chapters to the work. Readers can be guaranteed that every chapter in this extensive work has been critically reviewed for consistency and accuracy by the World expert Volume Editors and by the Editor-in-Chief himself No other reference work exists in the area of Geomorphology that offers the breadth and depth of information contained in this 14-volume masterpiece. From the foundations and history of geomorphology through to geomorphological innovations and computer modelling, and the past and future states of landform science, no "stone" has been left unturned!

Download or read book Tidal Signatures in Modern and Ancient Sediments written by B. W. Flemming and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This IAS Special Publication contains 23 papers presented at the 3rd International Research Symposium on Modern and Ancient Clastic Tidal Deposits. This symposium series has an enviable international reputation for its quality, and so the contributions represent the latest developments in the field. The conference was preceded and followed by a number of field trips to some of the most prominent tidal flat and barrier island systems of continental Europe, and these have been written up as overview papers that summarize the current state of knowledge about these various tidal regions. The latest research results from this very specialized field. If you are a member of the International Association of Sedimentologists, for purchasing details, please see: http://www.iasnet.org/publications/details.asp?code=SP24

Download or read book Morphodynamic Changes of the Parramore Cedar Barrier island System and Wachapreague Inlet Virginia from 1852 to 2011 written by Trent Michael Richardson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation is a study of the shoreline and tidal inlet changes of the Parramore-Cedar barrier-island and Wachapreague tidal inlet system through the integration of a variety of geospatial data sets over a range of spatial and temporal scales. Fundamental changes to the historical trends of shoreline and tidal inlet behavior provide a means to quantitatively test the three-stage model of runaway transgression (Fitzgerald et al., 2004). The analysis of a robust set of shoreline data sets demonstrates the pattern of clockwise rotational instability over the long term as documented by Leatherman et al. (1982) has evolved into sustained rapid retreat along the entire outer shoreline of Parramore Island. In addition, Cedar Island has transitioned from in-place narrowing to rapid barrier rollover and landward migration through overwash and inlet processes. The non-inlet-influenced, open-ocean shoreline of Parramore Island experienced a -4.1 m/yr retreat rate from 1852 to 1998 and a -12.2 m/yr retreat rate from 1998 to 2010, according to a linear regression analysis. Similarly, Cedar Island's non-inlet-influenced, open-ocean shoreline underwent a -5.5 m/yr retreat rate from 1852 to 2007 and a -15.4 m/yr retreat rate from 2007 to 2010, also according to a linear regression analysis. The short-term retreat rates for both islands are nearly triple the long-term rates. These increases in shortterm retreat rates constitute a fundamental change in the pattern of historical shoreline movement for the Parramore-Cedar barrier-island system. The cross-sectional area of an inlet throat is used as a proxy to calculate tidal prism and ebb-tidal delta volume of tidal inlets. The historical cross-sectional areas for Wachapreague Inlet were 1845 m2 in 1852, 4473 m2 in 1871, 4737 m2 in 1911, 4572 m2 in 1934, 4047 m2 in 1972, 4398 m2 in 2007, 4735 m2 in 2010 (April), 5014 m2 in 2010 (August), and 5210 m2 in 2011. Tidal prism and ebb-tidal delta volumes at Wachapreague Inlet fluctuated from 1871 to 2011 with tidal prism ranging between 4.82 x 10[subscript 7] m[subscript 3] and 6.09 x10[subscript 7] m[subscript 3] and ebb-tidal delta volumes ranging between 1.85 x 10[subscript 7] m[subscript 3] and 2.46 x10[subscript 7] m[subscript 3]. From 1871 to 2007, the long-term linear regression rates of change were -2.4 m[subscript 2]/yr for cross-sectional area, -2.67 x10[subscript 4]m[subscript 3]/yr for tidal prism, and -1.26 m[subscript 3]/yr for ebb-tidal delta volume. However, from 2007 to 2011, the short-term linear regression rates of change switched to high rates of increase with 186.1 m[subscript 2]/yr for cross-sectional area, 2.04 x10[subscript 6]m[subscript 3]/yr for tidal prism, and 9.89 x10[subscript 5]m[subscript 3]/yr for ebb-tidal delta volume. Overall, from 1871 to 2007, cross-sectional area, tidal prism, and ebb-tidal delta volumes were characterized by relative stability to a slight decrease with a distinct increase more recently (2007-2011). This research accounts for the natural variability in tidal prism on a monthly basis (e.g., neap vs. spring tides, perigee vs. apogee) and a seasonal basis (e.g., potential coastal setup caused by meteorological events, thermal expansion of the water column [steric effect]) by utilizing a 15% natural variability in the tidal-inlet analyses as documented by O'Brien (1969). These spatial analyses provide insight into how shoreline and bathymetric changes of the Parramore-Cedar barrier-island system are driven by 1) the southern extension of the large arc of erosion located south of Assateague Island in response to sediment trapping at the large recurved spit complex at Fishing Point, Virginia; 2) relative sea level rise along the southern Delmarva Peninsula; 3) updrift barrier-island breaching north of Wachapreague Inlet along Cedar Island and other breaches further north; and 4) increased storminess along the outer barrier islands of the Virginia Eastern Shore. Of these four coastal-change drivers, the southern propagation of the large arc of erosion (i.e., lack of sediment supply) appears to be the primary driver of coastal evolution along the Parramore-Cedar barrier-island system for the past 150 years and potentially for the next 10 to 100 years into the future. Furthermore, this research presents a six-stage model of barrier evolution along the southern Delmarva Peninsula. The six-stage model accounts for changes in sediment supply, relative sea level rise, increased storminess, and the projected consequences to the Parramore-Cedar barrier-island system. The significance of short-term shoreline and bathymetric changes that depart from historical trends is important because these developments may indicate wider patterns of barrier-island change for the entire Virginia Eastern Shore and, perhaps, large expanses of mixed-energy coasts along the entire U.S. Atlantic seaboard.

Download or read book Environmental Sedimentology written by Chris Perry and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-12 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental Sedimentology provides a comprehensive introduction to this rapidly expanding field which addresses the functioning and dynamics of contemporary sediment systems and how these systems respond to a range of both natural and anthropogenically-induced disturbance events. considers a range of sedimentary environments; mountain and upland, fluvial, lacustrine, arid, urban, deltaic and estuarine, temperate coastal, tropical coastal, and continental shelf aspects of sediment management and remediation are also considered as are the potential impacts of on-going and future climatic and environmental change Readership: advanced level undergraduates in earth science, environmental science and physical geography, and graduate students in the earth and environmental sciences with an interest in contemporary sediment systems

Download or read book Proceedings of the Conference on Coastal Erosion and Wetland Modification in Louisiana written by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Office of Biological Services and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Prediction of Shoreline Changes Near Tidal Inlets written by Barry D. Douglas and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Louisiana Coastal Area Barataria Basin Barrier Shoreline Restoration Project Lafourche Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes Louisiana Final Report written by United States. Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book National Assessment of Shoreline Change Part 1 written by Robert A. Morton and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beach erosion is a chronic problem along open-ocean shores of the U.S. As coastal populations continue to grow and community infrastructures are threatened by erosion, there is increased demand for accurate info. regarding past and present trends and rates of shoreline movement, and a need for a comprehensive analysis of shoreline movement. This report on states bordering the Gulf of Mexico (Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas) summarizes the methods of analysis, interprets the results, provides explanations regarding the historical and present trends and rates of change, and describes how different coastal communities are responding to coastal erosion in 2004 (prior to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita). Illustrations.

Download or read book Shoreline Changes Adjacent to Florida a East Coast Tidal Inlets written by Paul Work and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Coastal Sediments 2019 Proceedings Of The 9th International Conference written by Ping Wang and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page 3050 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Proceedings contains over 260 papers on cutting-edge research presented at the 9th International Conference on Coastal Sediments 2019 (CS19), held in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida, USA from May 27-31, 2019. This technical specialty conference is devoted to promoting an interdisciplinary exchange of state-of-the-art knowledge among researchers in the fields of coastal engineering, geology, oceanography, and related disciplines.With the theme of 'Advancing Science & Engineering for Resilient Coastal Systems', this Proceedings covers a wide range of research topics on coastal sediment processes from nearshore sediment transport and modelling to beach processes, shore protection, and coastal management.

Download or read book Beaches and Coasts written by Richard A. Davis, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-02-10 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of a unique textbook that provides an exhaustive treatment of the world's different coasts—with focus on climate change sea-level rise Coastlines of the world are as diverse and complex as any geological setting on Earth, and understanding them is extremely important. Beaches and Coasts, Second Edition is an exciting and unique textbook that covers the world’s different coasts and details the highly varied processes that have shaped them. This new edition emphasizes the future susceptibility of coast to climate driven stresses and decreasing sediment supplies, and considers various aspects of coastal management that are and/or that need to be undertaken. Seeking to better educate students and readers about the sustainability of coast and coastal environments, this exciting and unique book offers enlightening coverage of: the Earth’s mobile crust; sediments of coastal environments; impacts of sea level change; weather systems and the effects of storms; the influence of wave energy and different tidal regimes; river deltas; coastal bays; estuaries and lagoons; tidal flats; coastal wetlands; beach and nearshore areas; coastal barriers; tidal inlets; glaciated coasts; and rocky coasts. Takes an extensive look at the world's varied coasts and covers the many processes that have shaped them over time Shows how coastal processes and landform evolution are expected to be impacted by climate change Includes new coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the 2005 flooding of New Orleans, Hurricane Sandy and its affect on New York and the earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean and Tohoku Lavishly illustrated with over 400 color photographs and figures Draws on a wealth of author experience that broadens the content of chapters and provides for numerous and varied examples Beaches and Coasts, Second Edition is an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate students of coastal geology, coastal processes and coastal environments.

Download or read book Handbook of Sea Level Research written by Ian Shennan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Measuring sea-level change – be that rise or fall – is one of the most pressing scientific goals of our time and requires robust scientific approaches and techniques. This Handbook aims to provide a practical guide to readers interested in this challenge, from the initial design of research approaches through to the practical issues of data collection and interpretation from a diverse range of coastal environments. Building on thirty years of international research, the Handbook comprises 38 chapters that are authored by leading experts from around the world. The Handbook will be an important resource to scientists interested and involved in understanding sea-level changes across a broad range of disciplines, policy makers wanting to appreciate our current state of knowledge of sea-level change over different timescales, and many teachers at the university level, as well as advanced-level undergraduates and postgraduate research students, wanting to learn more about sea-level change. Additional resources for this book can be found at: www.wiley.com\go\shennan\sealevel