Morphologic Analysis of Sebastian Inlet, Florida: Enhancements to the Tidal Inlet Reservoir Model

Abstract

Geomorphic analysis was conducted for Sebastian Inlet, FL to re-formulate an analytic model of shoal evolution and sediment bypassing. The Tidal Inlet Reservoir Model (Kraus 2002) was enhanced to include sediment pathways that allow seasonal reversals in littoral sand transport and episodic sand by-passing from an intra-inlet sand trap. The model was established with the aid of historical morphologic data from Sebastian Inlet, interpreted together with process data.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA482884

Entities

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  • Gary A. Zarillo
  • Nicholas C. Kraus
  • Ronald K. Hoeke

Organizations

  • Florida Institute of Technology

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  • Environmental science

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