Quantifying Wave Attenuation by Nature-based Solutions in the Galveston Bay

Master thesis (2017)

Authors

M. Godfroij Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

Sebastiaan N. Jonkman (supervisor 1)
E.C. van Berchum (supervisor 2)
V. Vuik (supervisor 2)
H.J. Verhagen (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Flood Risk Nature-based Solutions Hurricanes Galveston Bay Seagrass Wave Attenuation Oyster reefs Marsh
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Published Date

15-11-2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

The main objective of this thesis is to assess the effectiveness of Nature-based Solutions in reducing flood risk in the Galveston Bay by means of wave attenuation. The methodology to answer these questions consists of both literature review and numerical modelling. The wave height reducing capabilities of marsh vegetation, seagrass meadows and oyster reefs are described and assessed quantitatively. Their limitations and optimizations strategies are investigated and applied to the Galveston Bay, Texas.