The Hydralab results have allowed a better quantification of beach natural dynamics under changing climates and analyzing the beach equilibrium concept. For more technical applications the results have allowed improving sediment transport formulations and morphodynamic modelling. All this is summarized in three papers that have appeared in Journal of Marine Sciences 2019, Coastal Engineering 2019 and Journal of Hydraulic Research 2017. This is supported by the data/meta-data derived from project results.
We specifically need coastal authorities or managers that can actually introduce the improved capacity to predict beach dynamics into their daily routines.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- Use of research Infrastructure
- Collaboration
- Fellowship to advance my/our research
We would need multi scale hydraulic tests combining conventional engineering with Nature based solutions to adapt coastal zones to future climates. This would require advanced hydraulic modelling facilities with expertise for water/sediment fluxes under moving biota or the presence of ice, together with observational capabilities with high resolution to capture impulsive storm impacts. The results will allow characterizing the detailed interactions between natural systems and infrastructure. These results should be cross validated with field data and co-analysed with coastal stakeholders.
- Research and Technology Organisations
- Academia/ Universities
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by AALTO KORKEAKOULUSAATIO SR
