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Coastal Modeling

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Encyclopedia of Coastal Science

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Definition

Coastal Modeling includes physical modeling and mathematical modeling. Physical modeling is to build a replica of a coastal domain, use scale-down ocean and atmospheric forcing to drive the system and study physical processes in the system. Mathematical modeling is to use numerical methods to solve the mathematical equations for conservation of mass and momentum and to simulate waves, hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and morphology change in the coastal zone. Various coastal models provide coastal engineers and scientists an efficient tool for understanding coastal processes and for designing and managing coastal inlets, beaches, navigation channels, ports, and coastal structures.

Introduction

Coastal physical processes include waves, storms, tide, current, and sediment transport. These processes can cause shoreline and beach changes, coastal inundation, and damages to coastal structures and properties.

Coastal waves are generated in open oceans due to winds, storms, or...

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The authors wish to thank Dr. Lihwa Lin for his initial review of the document. Permission was granted by the Chief, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to publish this information.

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  1. Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS, USA

    Honghai Li

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Li, H. (2018). Coastal Modeling. In: Finkl, C., Makowski, C. (eds) Encyclopedia of Coastal Science . Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48657-4_368-1

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