Hydraulic Constants of Tidal Entrances II: Stability of Long Island Inlets.
Abstract
The susceptibility of a tidal inlet to closure involves a consideration of two opposing agencies, namely, (a) the onshore wave energy which tends to drive littoral material towards the entrance and (b) the tidal flow which attempts to scour this material to keep the entrance channel open. This concept has been explored with reference to the stability of the inlets on the south shore of Long Island. A generalized criterion for stability is proposed, and it is found that this criterion can be used to classify inlets ranging in size from a laboratory model to large natural entrances.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA004992
Entities
People
- A. J. Mehta
- H. S. Hou
Organizations
- University of Florida