Presentation and course structure. The coastal area. Delimitation and components. Applications, resources, ecosystem functions and services. Processes, responses, pressures, impacts and issues in the coastal zone

Specific Objectives

Approach of the course objectives and course development. Concepts of time and space scales to define processes, problems and solutions. Basic types of coastal problems. Sustainability.

Dedication

Basics waves. Spectral wave models. Waves in coastal areas. Introduction to SWAN model Practical exercises with computer about the SWAN model Types of currents at sea. Observation and representation of oceanographic variables. Modeling ocean currents. Examples of Operational Oceanography.

Specific Objectives

To familiarize students with the mathematical description of waves costaneras relevant from the perspective of civil engineering To familiarize students with the model of wave generation and propagation SWAN To familiarize students with the mathematical description and numerical ocean currents relevant from the perspective of civil engineering.

Dedication

Molecular and turbulent diffusion. Dispersion in coastal and estuarine areas. Numerical models and field measurements Statistics spills. Physical and chemical characteristics of oil. Environmental conditions. Processes and algorithms. Spills submarines. Dispersants. Models and applications Work experience with GNOME and ADIOS models from NOAA

Specific Objectives

Study of the physical and mathematical models related to the dispersion and transport of pollutants in the coastal zone To familiarize the student with the problematic of oil spills at sea and the subsequent arrival of fuel stains on the coast, driven by currents, waves and wind. To familiarize students with oil spill models GNOME and ADIOS from NOAA

Dedication

Dedication

Initiation of motion. Transport mechanism Issues and actions typical in the coastal area based on an approach from the mechanics of transport Storm -induced erosion and inundation Models to assess the coastal response under storms Proceedings before the impact of coastal storms

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Problems induced by alongshore gradients in sediment transport. Forcing terms Evaluation of gradient evolution. Models in plant evolution. Solving coastaline problems induced by alongshore gradients in sediment transportong the coast Detached breakwaters. Artificial beaches. Seawalls Design of solutions for a long-term erosive coastline

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Integrated Coastal Zone Management. Coastal vulnerability to erosion and flooding. Coastal vulnerability to toxic dumping. Climate change and coastal adaptation

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