The influence of buildings on aeolian coastal dune development

Master thesis (2019)

Authors

R.P. de Klerk Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

S.G.J. Aarninkhof Coastal Engineering - CEG (mentor)
S. de Vries Coastal Engineering - CEG (mentor)
M.A. Eleveld Mathematical Geodesy and Positioning - CEG (mentor)
Marjan Duiveman (mentor)
Joost den Bieman (mentor)
Bart van Westen (mentor)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2019 Reinoud de Klerk
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Published Date

29-10-2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

The influence of beach buildings on coastal dune development is still largely unknown, and it could pose a risk to the functionalities coastal dunes provide. The objectives of this research are covered by the main research question: What is the influence of specific types of beach buildings on aeolian coastal dune development and what are suitable dune management measures? This study uses high resolution LiDAR elevation measurements taken with an UAV of two case areas in the Netherlands to investigate the influence of beach buildings on aeolian coastal dune development. Measurements are made of two stretches of beach located in Julianadorp and Sint Maartenszee, where various beach building types are present. Different dune regions are classified based on the presence of building types. The elevation data is discretized in grids that are placed adjacent to the dune foot along these classified regions. Elevation changes and cross-profile evolution of the dunes within these regions make it possible to consistently analyse differences in dune development with quantitative parameters.