Periodic Shoreline Morphology, Fire Island, New York
Abstract
The presence of shoreline undulations along the Atlantic coast of Fire Island, NY requires careful consideration in developing erosion control and hurricane protection plans and design alternatives for the protection of the Fire Island barrier and the Long Island mainland. An analysis and geometric characterization of these morphologic shoreline features revealed that the magnitude of the shoreline undulations approximates typical protective berm design widths and exceeds typical advance nourishment beach widths. Because shoreline undulations are natural morphologic features of the Fire Island shoreline their presence after project construction must be anticipated. Conclusions drawn from the analysis of the Fire Island shoreline undulations indicate that the design berm width could be compromised well before scheduled renourishment if explicit consideration of shoreline undulations is not included in the development of the design cross-section.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA482225
Entities
People
- Mark B. Gravens