Using Morphology to Determine Net Littoral Drift Directions in Complex Coastal Systems

Abstract

This Technical Note provides guidance in use of morphologic indicators to determine the net littoral drift direction along coastal areas. Determination of Iongshore transport and deposition of sediment is important in the design of coastal shore protection and navigation projects. Along coast complex circulation and sediment transport, use of relatively simple techniques to determine drift directions using coastal landform shape can usually provide design guidance. Relative magnitude and variability of longshore transport also can be determined via morphologic indicators. This CETN provides general guidance, but care must be used as there are always exceptions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA591263

Entities

Organizations

  • Coastal Engineering Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Photographs
  • Aerial Photography
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Coastal Regions
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Guidance
  • Littoral Drift
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Regions
  • Ridges
  • Sedimentation
  • Shore Protection
  • Shores
  • Terrain
  • Waterways

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design