Abstract
In the light of challenges raised by a changing climate and increasing population pressure in coastal regions, it has become clear that theoretical models and scattered experiments do not provide the data we urgently need to understand coastal conditions and processes. We propose a Dutch coastline observatory named ICON.NL, based at the Delfland Coast with core observations focused on the internationally well-known Sand Engine experiment, as part of an International Coastline Observatories Network (ICON). ICON.NL will cover the physics and ecology from deep water to the dunes. Data will be collected continuously by novel remote sensing and in-situ sensors, coupled to numerical models to yield unsurpassed long-term coastline measurements. The combination of the unique site and ambitious monitoring design enables new avenues in coastal science and a leap in interdisciplinary research.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Coastal Sediments 2019 |
Editors | P. Wang, J.D. Rosati, M. Vallee |
Publisher | World Scientific Publishing |
Pages | 399-411 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789811204487 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Event | International Conference on Coastal Sediments - Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida, United States Duration: 27 May 2019 → 31 May 2019 |
Conference/symposium
Conference/symposium | International Conference on Coastal Sediments |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Florida |
Period | 27/05/19 → 31/05/19 |