Beach Nourishment A 21st Century Review

Author : Juan J. Munoz-Perez,Luis Moreno
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783036516066

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Beach Nourishment by Juan J. Munoz-Perez,Luis Moreno Pdf

Erosion is experienced by most coastlines worldwide, and it is usually attributed not only to sea level rise but also to the retention of sand in dams, the occupation of dry beaches by urbanized areas, the mining of sand as a building material for construction, and so on. Beach nourishment has evolved as the favored erosion-mitigation strategy in many areas of the world. The increasing number of people living on the coast, the safety of those people, and the high values of coastal properties are all factors that have made beach nourishment a cost-effective strategy for managing erosion in many locations. However, a new scenario of sand scarcity and environmental care has arisen in recent decades. There have been many different and interesting cases of various aspects of beach nourishment in recent years. The purpose of this invited Special Issue is to publish the most exciting experience and research with respect to this topic. Thus, novel techniques for designing, executing, and controlling these kinds of works as well as different case studies and their monitoring results and conclusions have been included, in order to present an updated state of the art for marine scientists, researchers, and engineers.

Author : Juan J. Munoz-Perez,Luis Moreno
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3036516050

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Beach Nourishment: A 21st Century Review by Juan J. Munoz-Perez,Luis Moreno Pdf

Erosion is experienced by most coastlines worldwide, and it is usually attributed not only to sea level rise but also to the retention of sand in dams, the occupation of dry beaches by urbanized areas, the mining of sand as a building material for construction, and so on. Beach nourishment has evolved as the favored erosion-mitigation strategy in many areas of the world. The increasing number of people living on the coast, the safety of those people, and the high values of coastal properties are all factors that have made beach nourishment a cost-effective strategy for managing erosion in many locations. However, a new scenario of sand scarcity and environmental care has arisen in recent decades. There have been many different and interesting cases of various aspects of beach nourishment in recent years. The purpose of this invited Special Issue is to publish the most exciting experience and research with respect to this topic. Thus, novel techniques for designing, executing, and controlling these kinds of works as well as different case studies and their monitoring results and conclusions have been included, in order to present an updated state of the art for marine scientists, researchers, and engineers.

Author : Robert G Dean
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789813103306

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Beach Nourishment by Robert G Dean Pdf

This book is written for engineers, students of coastal processes and laypersons interested in beach nourishment, which consists of the placement of large quantities of good quality sediment on the beach to advance the shoreline seaward. The improvement of project performance through proper design and the predictability of performance are emphasized. The overall longevity of a project is addressed as are local erosional areas. The roles which wave height, project length and sediment quality play in project performance are addressed quantitatively. The results are illustrated through reference to a number of monitored nourishment projects. Biological and economic aspects of beach nourishment are addressed.

Author : United States. Commission on Ocean Policy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Marine resources
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114015931

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An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century by United States. Commission on Ocean Policy Pdf

Author : Orrin H. Pilkey,Linda Pilkey-Jarvis,Keith C. Pilkey
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231541800

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Retreat from a Rising Sea by Orrin H. Pilkey,Linda Pilkey-Jarvis,Keith C. Pilkey Pdf

This sobering examination of climate-change and the disastrous effects of rising sea levels explains what must be done to avoid the worst outcomes. By the end of this century, hundreds of millions of people living at low elevations along coasts will be forced to retreat to higher and safer ground. Because of sea-level rise, major storms will inundate areas farther inland and will lay waste to critical infrastructure, such as water-treatment and energy facilities, creating vast, irreversible pollution by decimating landfills and toxic-waste sites. Retreat from a Rising Sea explains in gripping terms what rising oceans will do to coastal cities—detailing the specific threats faced by Miami, New Orleans, New York, and Amsterdam. This policy-oriented book then lays out the drastic actions we must take now to remove vulnerable populations. Aware of the overwhelming social, political, and economic challenges that would accompany effective action, the authors consider the burden to the taxpayer and the logistics of moving landmarks and infrastructure, including toxic-waste sites. They also show readers the alternative: thousands of environmental refugees, with no legitimate means to regain what they have lost. The authors conclude with effective approaches for addressing climate-change denialism and powerful arguments for reforming U.S. federal coastal management policies.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782831714394

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Limits to adaptation : a review of limitations relevant to the project “Building Resilience to Climate Change – Coastal Southeast Asia” by Anonim Pdf

Author : Juan A. Morales
Publisher : Springer
Page : 823 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319931692

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The Spanish Coastal Systems by Juan A. Morales Pdf

This monograph presents the state of art of the geologic knowledge about the Spanish coast obtained through scientific research in the last 30 years.From a general point of view, coasts are the most quickly changing systems of the Earth. This is critical, since many human resources, such as the main part of economic and social activities, are located in the coastal areas. Especially in the case of Spain these coasts include cities, wide industrial areas (including harbor complexes), important ecologic systems, and our main economic resource: tourism. Understanding the dynamic functioning of each element of this coast is vital for correct future coastal management, so as to solve problems derived from bad plans developed in the last decades of the twentieth century. This is a valuable text for advanced graduate students and coastal researchers, which connects the specific dynamic functioning of the main Spanish coastal environments and their relationships with human activities.

Author : Ping Wang,Elizabeth Royer,Julie D Rosati
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 2986 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811275142

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Proceedings Of The Coastal Sediments 2023, The (In 5 Volumes) by Ping Wang,Elizabeth Royer,Julie D Rosati Pdf

This Proceedings contains about 270 papers on a wide range of research topics on coastal sediment processes, including nearshore sediment transport and modeling, beach processes, shore protection and coastal managements, and coastal resilience building.The unique book provides a comprehensive documentation of cutting-edge research on coastal sediment process and morphodynamics from eminent researchers worldwide. Readers can learn the most current knowledge on numerous topics concerning coastal sediment processes and shore protection.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Ocean Studies Board,Committee on the Implementation of a Seafloor Observatory Network for Oceanographic Research
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2003-11-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309167147

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Enabling Ocean Research in the 21st Century by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Ocean Studies Board,Committee on the Implementation of a Seafloor Observatory Network for Oceanographic Research Pdf

As the importance of the oceans to society grows, so does the need to understand their variation on many temporal and spatial scales. This need to understand ocean change is compelling scientists to move beyond traditional expeditionary modes of investigation. Observing systems will enable the study of processes in the ocean basins over varying timescales and spatial scales, providing the scientific basis for addressing important societal concerns such as climate change, natural hazards, and the health and viability of living and non-living resources along our coasts and in the open ocean. The book evaluates the scientific and technical readiness to move ahead with the establishment of a research-driven ocean observatory network, and highlights outstanding issues. These issues include the status of planning and development, factors that affect the timing of construction and installation, the cost and requirements for maintenance and operations, needs for sensor development and data management, the impact on availability of ships and deep submergence facilities, and the role of research-based observatories within national and international operational ocean observing systems being developed and implemented.

Author : Wallace Kaufman,Orrin H. Pilkey
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1984-01-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780822382942

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The Beaches Are Moving by Wallace Kaufman,Orrin H. Pilkey Pdf

Our beaches are eroding, sinking, washing out right under our houses, hotels, bridges; vacation dreamlands become nightmare scenes of futile revetments, fills, groins, what have you—all thrown up in a frantic defense against the natural system. The romantic desire to live on the seashore is in doomed conflict with an age-old pattern of beach migration. Yet it need not be so. Conservationist Wallace Kaufman teams up with marine geologist Orrin H. Pilkey Jr., in an evaluation of America's beaches from coast to coast, giving sound advice on how to judge a safe beach development from a dangerous one and how to live at the shore sensibly and safely.

Author : Gary L. Gaile,Cort J. Willmott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 854 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0199295867

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Geography in America at the Dawn of the 21st Century by Gary L. Gaile,Cort J. Willmott Pdf

Geography in America at the Dawn of the 21st Century surveys American geographers' current research in their specialty areas and tracks trends and innovations in the many subfields of geography. As such, it is both a 'state of the discipline' assessment and a topical reference. It includes an introduction by the editors and 47 chapters, each on a specific specialty. The authors of each chapter were chosen by their specialty group of the American Association of Geographers (AAG). Based on a process of review and revision, the chapters in this volume have become truly representative of the recent scholarship of American geographers. While it focuses on work since 1990, it additionally includes related prior work and work by non-American geographers. The initial Geography in America was published in 1989 and has become a benchmark reference of American geographical research during the 1980s. This latest volume is completely new and features a preface written by the eminent geographer, Gilbert White.

Author : A.C. Brown,Anton McLachlan
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080465099

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The Ecology of Sandy Shores by A.C. Brown,Anton McLachlan Pdf

The Ecology of Sandy Shores provides the students and researchers with a one-volume resource for understanding the conservation and management of the sandy shore ecosystem. Covering all beach types, and addressing issues from the behavioral and physiological adaptations of the biota to exploring the effects of pollution and the impact of man's activities, this book should become the standard reference for those interested in Sandy Shore study, management and preservation. More than 25% expanded from the previous edition Three entirely new chapters: Energetics and Nutrient Cycling, Turtles and Terrestrial Vertebrates, and Benthic Macrofauna Populations New sections on the interstitial environment, seagrasses, human impacts and coastal zone management Examples drawn from virtually all parts of the world, considering all beach types from the most exposed to the most sheltered

Author : United States. Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Beach nourishment
ISBN : PURD:32754067982235

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Beach Nourishment Project by United States. Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Pdf

Author : Miles O. Hayes,Jacqueline Michel
Publisher : Pandion Books
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780981661834

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A Tide-swept Coast of Sand and Marsh by Miles O. Hayes,Jacqueline Michel Pdf

This book will help you explore the origins of coastal features, such as barrier islands, sand beaches and coastal dunes. It unravels the wonderful mystery of how the extensive Georgia salt marshes evolved. Furthermore, it explains the changing face of the coastline through deposition and erosion during major storms. The key ecological resources are described in detail for each of the major subdivisions of the coast. Through richly illustrated diagrams, full-color photographs, and satellite images this general treatment of the coastal geology and ecology of Georgia will help you understand this exceptional coast through a delightful and completely comprehensible narrative.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1054 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2000-05-19
Category : Administrative law
ISBN : UIUC:30112047465247

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Federal Register by Anonim Pdf