The coastal area of Porto Garibaldi - Bellocchio (Ferrara, Italy) is subjected to erosion that affects both tourism and generates coastal risk. Mega-nourishments are nowadays one of the most promising measures to compensate erosion and the Dutch Sand Engine project is confirming their capability. A first-step numerical study of the implementation of a small mega-nourishment in the target area is described here including long-term impact-factor analyses on erosion, deposition and sediment transport. Results suggested that the measure can have long-term positive impacts on morphology and transport. Further studies are suggested to overcome the limitations and simplifications introduced in the current study.

Feasibility long-term numerical study of a mega-nourishment in the Northern Adriatic

DUO, Enrico;CASARI, Alessandra;CIAVOLA, Paolo
2015

Abstract

The coastal area of Porto Garibaldi - Bellocchio (Ferrara, Italy) is subjected to erosion that affects both tourism and generates coastal risk. Mega-nourishments are nowadays one of the most promising measures to compensate erosion and the Dutch Sand Engine project is confirming their capability. A first-step numerical study of the implementation of a small mega-nourishment in the target area is described here including long-term impact-factor analyses on erosion, deposition and sediment transport. Results suggested that the measure can have long-term positive impacts on morphology and transport. Further studies are suggested to overcome the limitations and simplifications introduced in the current study.
2015
9782359210156
9782359210156
Mega-nourishment, Erosion, Long-term measure, Coastal modelling
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