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Littoral Dynamics
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THIS IS AN OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY WEBSITE
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Objective
The objective is to perform basic and applied research on hydrodynamics, sediment transport and morphological change within the surf and swash zones. The littoral dynamics goal is to develop predictive capabilities for fluid motions (waves and currents) and sediment transport leading to refined models for morphologic change (e.g. beach face erosion/accretion or sand bar growth/migration). The techniques that enable us to learn about these processes (e.g. video-based motion imagery systems, algorithms, and numerical models) can then be transitioned for military relevant applications and eventually assist the warfighter in forecasting nearshore environmental changes that affect his ability to perform littoral and amphibious maneuvers.
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