WAVE POWER AND BEACH-STAGES: A GLOBAL MODEL

[摘要] A three-dimensional morphodynamic model of sequential beach changes Is presented. The model Is based on variations in breaker wave power generating a predictable sequence of beach conditions. The spectrum of beach conditions from fully eroded-dissipatlve to fully accreted reflective is characterised by ten beach-stages. Using the breaker wave power to beach-stage relationship the model Is applied to explain temporal, spatial and global variations In beach morphodynamlcs.

[学科分类] 建筑学

[关键词] global model;wave power;beach stage