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Coastal engineering
A branch of civil engineering that applies engineering principles specifically to projects within the coastal zone including areas nearshore, estuary, marine, and shoreline.
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Strait
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A relatively narrow waterway between two larger bodies of water (e.g., Strait of Gibraltar). See also sound.
Geographical information system (GIS)
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Database of information which is geographically referenced, usually with an associated visualisation system.
Middle-ground shoal
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A shoal formed by ebb and flood tides in the middle of the channel of the lagoon or estuary end of an inlet.
Controlling depth
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The least depth in the navigable parts of a waterway, governing the maximum draught of vessels that can enter.
Rundown runup
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The upper and lower levels reached by a wave on a beach or coastal structure, relative to still-water level.
Subaerial beach
Engineering; Coastal engineering
That part of the beach which is uncovered by water (e.g. at low tide sometimes referred to as drying beach).
Following wind
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Generally, the same as a tailwind; in wave forecasting, wind blowing in the direction of ocean-wave advance.
