Systematic Variations in Barrier-Island Topography.
Abstract
In order to abstract and characterize modes of topographic variation of barrier-island landforms, Atlantic and Gulf coast barrier islands were analyzed using an eigenvector analysis of profiles taken across the islands. Three types of barrier-island complexes were found and are discussed. Trends in topographic form are described and an organization of trends within definable coastal arcs is noted. The study illustrates the utility of numerical methods as an approach to the classification of complex geomorphic systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA006355
Entities
People
- Bruce Hayden
- Donald Resio
- Linwood Vincent
- Robert Dolan
Organizations
- University of Virginia