From loose grains to resilient dunes

Research output: ThesisDissertation (TU Delft)

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Abstract

Coastal dune systems provide valuable functions that are threatened by human activity and climate change. Preserving and strengthening coastal dunes through coastal management and the implementation of interventions require accurate predictions of coastal dune development. The development of coastal dunes is driven by complex interactions between aeolian and marine processes. The aim of this thesis is to determine how marine and aeolian processes influence coastal dune development on yearly to decadal scale. Specifically, the effect of sea level rise and aeolian processes related to grain size were investigated.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • Delft University of Technology
Supervisors/Advisors
  • de Vries, S., Supervisor
  • Reniers, A.J.H.M., Supervisor
  • Hallin, E.C., Advisor
Thesis sponsors
Award date22 Jun 2023
Print ISBNs978-94-6366-695-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Funding

This research is part of the research programme DuneForce with project number
17064 which was (partly) financed by the Dutch Research Council (NWO).

Keywords

  • coastal dunes
  • sea level rise
  • aeolian sediment transport
  • grain size

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