COASTAL SAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Sand Sealing of Coastal Structures

DISCUSSION: Rubblemound coastal structures contain voids between individual armor units. Structure voids maximize turbulent wave energy dissipation, but also allow passage of water and sediment. The volume of sediment passing through some jetties and terminal groins can be substantial, resulting in increased channel shoaling, higher maintenance costs, and significant loss of beach material. Mos...

strategic management in decision support system for coastal flood management

the management and analysis of flood hazards is of great socio- economic and ecological importance as it was estimated that 50 percent of word’s population resides and works within the costal zone till 2030. the management of coastal flood hazard reflects the cumulative effects and criteria more than the human mind can handle effectively. the flood management requires decision making for rela...

Coastal Sand Sunes and Barrier Islands

Analysis of Sand Masses Morphogenetic in Makran Coastal Plain

The instability and mobility of sand dunes is a major concern of planning and management in arid coastal plains. The aim of this study is to identify morphogenetic characteristics of sand masses and their locations, as well as to identify the processes that formed and transported them in the western part of the Makran coastal plain. Research data and tools were including spatial distributions o...

Hydrology and Erosion Impacts of Mining Derived Coastal Sand Dunes,

Chile has an economy strongly based on the exploitation of its natural resources. Copper mining represents the main export monetary income, employing thousands of people all along the country. The Chilean Copper Corporation (CODELCO), El Salvador branch, has been the primary mining company, but it will be ending most of its activities by 201 1 unless copper prices stay at their record levels. B...