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Apr 26, 2012
A Practical Approach to Mapping Extreme Wave Inundation: Consequences of Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Erosion
Authors: Sean Vitousek [email protected], Charles H. Fletcher [email protected], and Matthew M. Barbee [email protected]Author Affiliations
Publication: Solutions to Coastal Disasters 2008
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This paper outlines a practical approach to mapping extreme wave inundation and the influence of sea-level rise and coastal erosion. The concept is presented for windward Oahu, Hawai'i. Statistical models of extreme wave height and recently developed empirical runup equations (Stockdon et al. 2006) provide extreme runup levels, which overlay georeferenced aerial photos and high-resolution LIDAR elevation models. The alongshore wave height variability that contributes to alongshore runup variability is accounted for by the SWAN spectral wave model. Sea level is found to play a significant role in future inundation levels.
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Solutions to Coastal Disasters 2008
Pages: 85 - 96
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© 2008 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Analysis (by type)
- Bodies of water (by type)
- Engineering fundamentals
- Erosion
- Floods
- Fluid mechanics
- Frequency analysis
- Geology
- Geomatics
- Geotechnical engineering
- Hydrologic engineering
- Mapping
- Ocean waves
- Sea level
- Seas and oceans
- Surveying methods
- Water and water resources
- Water management
- Water waves
- Wave height
- Wave runup
- Wave spectrum
- Waves (fluid mechanics)
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Department of Geology and Geophysics, 1680 East-West Rd. POST Room 721, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822. E-mail: [email protected]
Department of Geology and Geophysics, 1680 East-West Rd. POST Room 721, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822. E-mail: [email protected]
Department of Geology and Geophysics, 1680 East-West Rd. POST Room 721, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822. E-mail: [email protected]
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