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Category : Beach erosion
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
A Geological Investigation of the Offshore Area Along Florida's Central East Coast
Author: Coastal Structures 2003
Author: Jeffrey A. MelbyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1420
Book Description
This collection contains 110 papers presented at Coastal Structures 2003, held in Portland, Oregon, August 26-30, 2003.
Coastal Processes with Engineering Applications
Author: Robert G. DeanPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521602754
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Text on coastal engineering and oceanography covering theory and applications intended to mitigate shoreline erosion.
Coastal Stabilization
Author: Rong-chung John HsuPublisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9813239484
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
This book discusses coastal defense measures, which have not improved in the past few decades, and better alternatives. It emphasizes on the existence of stable bays in coastal geomorphology and their use in coastal stabilization. The conventional measures for saving beaches, such as seawalls, groins, offshore breakwaters, and renourishment, are discussed in detail, followed by an alternative known as headland control. Many types of coast, and the respective defense measures, are discussed, especially for eroding beaches downcoast of harbors with long breakwaters. The formation of offshore bars during storms is examined and the design of stable recreational beaches is demonstrated. Practical design problems are discussed in all cases. Many issues requiring attention in coastal engineering are also outlined.
Physical Models and Laboratory Techniques in Coastal Engineering
Author: Steven A. HughesPublisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9789810215415
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Laboratory physical models are a valuable tool for coastal engineers. Physical models help us to understand the complex hydrodynamic processes occurring in the nearshore zone and they provide reliable and economic engineering design solutions.This book is about the art and science of physical modeling as applied in coastal engineering. The aim of the book is to consolidate and synthesize into a single text much of the knowledge about physical modeling that has been developed worldwide.This book was written to serve as a graduate-level text for a course in physical modeling or as a reference text for engineers and researchers engaged in physical modeling and laboratory experimentation. The first three chapters serve as an introduction to similitude and physical models, covering topics such as advantages and disadvantages of physical models, systems of units, dimensional analysis, types of similitude and various hydraulic similitude criteria applicable to coastal engineering models.Practical application of similitude principles to coastal engineering studies is covered in Chapter 4 (Hydrodynamic Models), Chapter 5 (Coastal Structure Models) and Chapter 6 (Sediment Transport Models). These chapters develop the appropriate similitude criteria, discuss inherent laboratory and scale effects and overview the technical literature pertaining to these types of models. The final two chapters focus on the related subjects of laboratory wave generation (Chapter 7) and measurement and analysis techniques (Chapter 8).
The Coastal Everglades
Author: Daniel L. ChildersPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0190869003
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Introduction -- The Everglades as icon -- Water, sustainability, and survival -- Ecosystem fragmentation and connectivity : legacies and future implications of a restored everglades -- The life of P : a biogeochemical and socio-political challenge in the Everglades -- Carbon cycles in the Florida coastal Everglades social-ecological system across scales -- Exogenous drivers : what has disturbance taught us? -- Back to the future : rebuilding the Everglades -- Re-imagining ecology through an Everglades lens.
The Everglades, Florida Bay, and Coral Reefs of the Florida Keys
Author: James PorterPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1420039415
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1025
Book Description
Providing a synthesis of basic and applied research, The Everglades, Florida Bay, and Coral Reefs of the Florida Keys: An Ecosystem Sourcebook takes an encyclopedic look at how to study and manage ecosystems connected by surface and subsurface water movements. The book examines the South Florida hydroscape, a series of ecosystems linked by hydrolog
Florida Manatee Recovery Plan
Author: Artificial Reefs in the Philippines
Author: J. L. MunroPublisher: WorldFish
ISBN: 9718709630
Category : Artificial reefs
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
This workshop and the resulting proceedings came into being as a result of cumulative concerns by aid agencies, nongovernmental organizations and by government authorities and researchers about the mass installation of artificial reefs in the Philippines.
Environmental Best Management Practices for Aquaculture
Author: Craig S. TuckerPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0813802784
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 607
Book Description
Published in Cooperation with THE UNITED STATES AQUACULTURE SOCIETY The rapid growth of aquaculture worldwide and domestically has caused concerns over social and environmental impacts. Environmental advocacy groups and government regulatory agencies have called for better management to address potentially negative impacts and assure sustainable aquaculture development. Best Management Practices (BMPs) combine sound science, common sense, economics, and site-specific management to mitigate or prevent adverse environmental impacts. Environmental Best Management Practices for Aquaculture will provide technical guidance to improve the environmental performance of aquaculture. This book will be the only comprehensive guide to BMPs for mitigation of environmental impacts of aquaculture in the United States. The book addresses development and implementation of BMPs, BMPs for specific aquaculture production systems, and the economics of implementing best management practices. Written by internationally recognized experts in environmental management and aquaculture from academia, government, and non-governmental organizations, this book will be a valuable reference for innovative producers, policy makers, regulators, research scientists, and students.