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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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Bathymetric chart
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A topographic map of the bed of the ocean, with depths indicated by contours (isobaths) drawn at regular intervals.
Irregular waves
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Waves with random wave periods (and in practice, also heights), which are typical for natural wind-induced waves.
Peak period
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The wave period determined by the inverse of the frequency at which the wave energy spectrum reaches its maximum.
Tidal shoals
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Shoals that accumulate near inlets due to the transport of sediments by tidal currents associated with the inlet.
Drying beach
Engineering; Coastal engineering
That part of the beach which is uncovered by water (e.g. at low tide). Sometimes referred to as 'subaerial' beach.
Phase inequality
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Variations in the tides or tidal currents associated with changes in the phase of the Moon in relation to the Sun.
Outfall
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A structure extending into a body of water for the purpose of discharging sewage, storm runoff, or cooling water.
