BLUEcoast is improving our understanding of processes controlling the dynamics of our coastal systems. By engaging with key coastal practitioners, plans have been established to enable our outputs to directly inform the update of guidance documents for coastal management purposes
Modelling research approach
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Coastal ME – coastal modelling environment (pdf)
COVE – coastal one-line vector evolution model (pdf)
CSHORE – cross-shore numerical model (pdf)
Delft3D – coastal area model (pdf)
FVCOM – unstructured grid finite volume community ocean model (pdf)
XBeach – storm impact modelling on sandy beaches (pdf)
XBeach-G – storm impact modelling on gravel beaches (pdf)
Observational research approach
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Shoreline observations monitoring dune response and recovery (pdf)
Flume based observations of marsh dynamics (pdf)
Process studies for improving regional modelling (pdf)
Radar based nearshore morphological monitoring (pdf)
Salt marsh dynamics field observations (pdf)
Observational research on sandy and gravel beaches (pdf)
Data archive
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