Calibration method of numerical models in coastal sediment studies of Kuhmobarak area

Abstract Application of numerical models is useful in coastal sediment studies; however, it is essential to calibrate the models in an appropriate method. Empirical equations, historical satellite imagery and other coastal data and evidence are proposed for the models calibration in the vicinity of coastal indicators around the site of projects. In this study, coastal sediment process of Kuhmobarak area is investigated to evaluate construction of a new port at the southeast of Hormozgan province. For this purpose, a comprehensive study on effective parameters is performed to describe sediment process of the area. Furthermore, numerical models of sediment transport calculation and morphological evaluation are calibrated using the suggested organized methodology.