Shoreline Evolution in a Groin Field by Reservoir Model Approach

Abstract

This paper introduces a simple approach for calculating shoreline change in a groin field based on a Reservoir Model previously derived for inlet morphology. Each compartment in a groin field is represented by one point that allows tracking of average volume in the compartment. Analytic solution of the governing equations explicitly shows the infilling of groin compartments from up- to down drift and gives the time delay in an explicit expression. The model is validated with a data set of shoreline position at Westhampton Beach, Long Island, NY.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA521566

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  • Brian K. Batten
  • Nicholas C. Kraus

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  • Engineer Research and Development Center

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