Synopsis
This book is a comprehensive reference guide to coastal engineering data and information. It contains a wide range of data types, including meteorology, climatology, water levels, waves, and currents, ice information, beach erosion, and littoral transport, topography, hydrography, bathymetry, geology, and geomorphology, earthquake information, and tsunamis. The data is presented in a variety of formats, including tables, graphs, and maps. The book also includes a number of useful appendices, such as a glossary of terms, a list of references, and a list of contacts for coastal engineering professionals. This book is an essential resource for anyone involved in coastal engineering or related fields. It provides a wealth of information that can be used to design and build coastal structures, protect coastlines from erosion, and manage coastal resources. The author has done an excellent job of compiling this information into a single, easy -to -use volume.
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