Difference between revisions of "Definitions of coastal terms"
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Revision as of 09:42, 15 January 2007
To ensure sound communication it is important to define the coastal terms used in coastal engineering and shoreline management. Therefore, definitions of terms for coastal features, processes and management issues are given in the following, see also the coastal profile below.
Definition of coastal terms, mainly from Shore Protection Manual, 1984
Definition of coastal terms:
Note: Under construction: Mathematical formulas have not yet been added
Definition: ANGLE OF INCIDENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)
LONGSHORE CURRENT or NEARSHORE CURRENT
SEA DEFENCE: See COAST PROTECTION/DEFENCE
SHORE PROTECTION: See COAST PROTECTION/DEFENCE
References
- Shore practical manual 1984 (coastal profile image)
