An interdisciplinary process-based framework for sandy coastal developments

An interdisciplinary process-based framework for sandy coastal developments

Van der Moolen, L.N.

Stive, M.J.F. (mentor)
Slinger, J.H. (mentor)
Luijendijk, A.P. (mentor)
Van Wesenbeeck, B. (mentor)
Price, T. (mentor)
Vikolainen, V. (mentor)

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Hydraulic Engineering

Hydraulic Engineering

2015-01-19

The aim of this research was to develop an interdisciplinary framework suitable for engineering purposes that connects natural processes such as wave propagation, aeolian transport, oxidation process or chemical reactions with associated critical measurable (a)biotic parameters like a rip current, beach width, canopy height density, salinity content or ground water table to the desired functions they provide, such as recreation possibilities and coastal protection (translated as ecosystem services). The framework supports future soft coastal developments (nourishments) because it identifies parameter that are critical to maintain when a nourishment is undertaken, it supports design purposes, it facilitates comparison of different types of nourishments and it can be used to identify and qualify necessary parameters when desired functions are known.

Sand Motor
interdisciplinary framework
soft coastal developments

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:122168a9-c814-40b5-9cb9-9396cdcb7ec6

2015-06-19

Student theses

master thesis

(c) 2015 Van der Moolen, L.N.