Author(s)

J.P. Sierra, I. Azuz, F. Rivero, A. Sanchez-Arcilla & A. Rodriguez

Abstract

A numerical model is presented to determine the bottom topography changes in the nearshore area. The model is divided in three modules which compute the wave propagation, the wind and waves induced currents and the sediment transport and associated morphodynamical changes. Some examples extracted from the literature are employed to calibrate the model. The comparison shows that the model gives accurate estimates of values and trends of bottom evolution under different hydrodynamic conditions and therefore it can be a usefull tool for engineering purpouses. 1 Introduction The nearshore zone is a very active area, where a series of dynamic processes occurs. These processes involve the action of waves, currents,

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