Coastal Dynamics Along Mustang Island, Texas.
Abstract
Two modified time-series studies were conducted along the Mustang Island, Texas coast during October-November, 1971 and January-February, 1972. Patterns exhibited by variations in monitored environmental variables show interrelationships that are quite comparable to those observed in eastern Lake Michigan. The dominating factor in controlling coastal processes along the Texas coast is barometric pressure. Large scale fluctuations occur as cold fronts ('northers') move through the area in an offshore direction. Changes in wind direction and velocity, breaker height, and longshore current direction and velocity accompany the passage of these fronts. The responses of beach and nearshore topography to the above changes in conditions are also much like those observed in Lake Michigan. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0750756
Entities
People
- Richard A. David Jr.
- William T. Fox
Organizations
- Williams College