Optical Imaging of the Nearshore
Abstract
The long-term goal of nearshore processes research has been to develop a predictive understanding of the fluid dynamics of a random wave field shoaling over the complicated bathymetry of a natural beach, and the response of the beach to those overlying wave and current motions [Holman et al., 1990]. The format of those predictions is usually numerical predictions, merging model dynamics with inputs provided by either in-situ or remotely-sensed methods. Recent work has increasingly focused on the development of nearshore prediction systems that merge models with input data derived from remote sensing sources to yield dynamically-faithful environmental characterizations as well as short term predictions. Our immediate objectives are to develop and test innovative methods to estimate nearshore bathymetry, wave forcing and hydrodynamic response using optical methods, to marry these capabilities with operational models and to understand the dynamics of the nearshore system that we measure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA540371
Entities
People
- Robert A. Holman
Organizations
- Oregon State University