ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The present work is funded by the United States Geological Survey Hurricane Sandy, Fire Island Physical Processes Study under project number 2006V38. I want to thank my advisor, Dr. Kevin Haas, for giving me the chance to join his research team, supporting me with my work, teaching me patiently, giving me advice in every aspect and for repeatedly reviewing my thesis. The past y...

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