Handbook of Coastal Processes and Erosion

Handbook of Coastal Processes and Erosion
Author: Paul D. Komar
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2018-02-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351089803

The objective of this book is to focus on the physical processes that cause coastal erosion.Many scientists and engineers have focused their research on the entire range of physical processes from the waves and the currents in the nearshore to the response of the beach, via sand transport, resulting in a changing coastal morphology. Of these many processes, this book focuses only on those which directly relate the generation of coastal erosion. Some chapters deal exclusively with the physical processes, while others provide examples of erosion problems although most of the chapter topics have clear implications for issues of coastal-zone management, these issues are not belaboured as several other books are already available in this area. The objective is to provide state-of-the-art presentation of the science of coastal erosion processes.

Handbook of Coastal Processes and Erosion

Handbook of Coastal Processes and Erosion
Author: Paul D. Komar
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2018-02-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351081357

The objective of this book is to focus on the physical processes that cause coastal erosion.Many scientists and engineers have focused their research on the entire range of physical processes from the waves and the currents in the nearshore to the response of the beach, via sand transport, resulting in a changing coastal morphology. Of these many processes, this book focuses only on those which directly relate the generation of coastal erosion. Some chapters deal exclusively with the physical processes, while others provide examples of erosion problems although most of the chapter topics have clear implications for issues of coastal-zone management, these issues are not belaboured as several other books are already available in this area. The objective is to provide state-of-the-art presentation of the science of coastal erosion processes.

Coastal Processes with Engineering Applications

Coastal Processes with Engineering Applications
Author: Robert G. Dean
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2004-03-25
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780521602754

Text on coastal engineering and oceanography covering theory and applications intended to mitigate shoreline erosion.

Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology

Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology
Author: Robin Davidson-Arnott
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 541
Release: 2019-09-19
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1108424279

Grounded in current research, this second edition has been thoroughly updated, featuring new topics, global examples and online material. Written for students studying coastal geomorphology, this is the complete guide to the processes at work on our coastlines and the features we see in coastal systems across the world.

Handbook Of Coastal And Ocean Engineering (Expanded Edition) (In 2 Volumes)

Handbook Of Coastal And Ocean Engineering (Expanded Edition) (In 2 Volumes)
Author: Young C Kim
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 1775
Release: 2017-12-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9813204036

The handbook contains a comprehensive compilation of topics that are at the forefront of many of the technical advances in ocean waves, coastal, and ocean engineering. More than 110 internationally recognized authorities in the field of coastal and ocean engineering have contributed articles in their areas of expertise to this handbook. These international luminaries are from highly respected universities and renowned research and consulting organizations around the world.

Encyclopedia of Coastal Science

Encyclopedia of Coastal Science
Author: M. Schwartz
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1243
Release: 2006-11-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1402038801

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.

Environmental Science in the Coastal Zone

Environmental Science in the Coastal Zone
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 183
Release: 1994-02-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0309049806

This book assesses the dimensions of our scientific knowledge as it applies to environmental problems in the coastal zone. The volume contains 10 papers that cover different aspects of science, management, and public policy concerning the coastal zone. A consensus is presented on several key issues confronting science for developing a more holistic approach in managing this region's intense human activities and important natural resources.

A Guide to Modeling Coastal Morphology

A Guide to Modeling Coastal Morphology
Author: Dano Roelvink
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2012
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9814304255

Process-based morphodynamic modelling is one of the relatively new tools at the disposal of coastal scientists, engineers and managers. On paper, it offers the possibility to analyse morphological processes and to investigate the effects of various measures one might consider to alleviate some problems. For these to be applied in practice, a model should be relatively straightforward to set up. It should be accurate enough to represent the details of interest, it should run long enough and robustly to see the real effects happen, and the physical processes represented in such a way that the sediment generally goes in the right direction at the right rate. Next, practitioners must be able to judge if the patterns and outcomes of the model are realistic and finally, translate these colour pictures and vector plots to integrated parameters that are relevant to the client or end user. In a nutshell, this book provides an in-depth review of ways to model coastal processes, including many hands-on exercises.