Review and formalisation of geomorphological concepts and approaches

This project developed a new framework to use when carrying out analysis of how estuaries will behave in the medium and long term.

• From: Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Research and Development Programme and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 16 February 2021

• Category: Understanding risks from all sources of flooding
• Topics: Coast, Coastal erosion, Flood risk assessment, Hydrology, Modelling, Sea level rise, Understanding physical processes
• Project status: Completed
• Project code: FD2116
• Date of completion: 28 February 2005

Documents

Concepts and approaches for estuaries - final report (60 KB) PDF

Review and formalisation of geomorphological concepts and approaches for estuaries - technical report (6.6 MB) PDF

Review and formalisation of geomorphological concepts and approaches for estuaries - summary (46 KB) PDF

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Details

This project reviewed the current understanding and geomorphological concepts related to how estuaries behave in the medium (month to year) to long-term (decades). It then developed a framework for Expert Geomorphological Assessment (EGA) to improve the quality and effectiveness of this type of analysis.

The report discusses the relevant scales to be considered, issues around forming a conceptual model based on data and understanding, and how to apply predictive models.

The project started in 2004 and was completed in 2005.

Published 16 February 2021