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2021 | Book

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Beach Processes and Nearshore Hydrodynamics of Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, India

Authors: Dr. Usha Natesan, R. Vishnunath

Publisher: Springer Singapore

Book Series : Springer Oceanography

Part of: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik" , Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

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About this book

This book focuses on understanding the shoreline dynamics, nearshore processes and sediment transport around Rameswaram Island and the cities of Dhanushkodi and Arichamunai. Rameswaram Island is located between the Gulf of Mannar on the south and Palk Bay on the north, between the southern tip of India and Sri Lanka, and is unique in terms of physical, chemical and biological processes. The Gulf of Mannar is established as a marine biodiversity conservation area by its richness of variety and variability of marine species such as corals, finfish, shellfish and other fishes. The island is predominantly influenced by four seasons: northeast monsoon, post-monsoon, summer and southwest monsoon; and the sedimentological and hydrodynamic conditions significantly change seasonally, resulting in the island’s responding in a different manner with each season. It also explains the physical forces and their impacts around these areas. Rameswaram Island has existed naturally for a long period of time even under the influence of different water masses of the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay. Understanding the regional natural phenomena is the only solution to carry out the best management practices to develop coastal constructions and modifications.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Introduction
Abstract
The atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere interlock each other and play the baffling role on human and living organisms.
Usha Natesan, R. Vishnunath
Chapter 2. Literature Review
Abstract
Coastal evolution, morphology and shoreline configuration vary depend on the nearshore processes which is critical to scientific understanding for the researcher.
Usha Natesan, R. Vishnunath
Chapter 3. Research Methodology
Abstract
Understanding physical and geological processes of the nearshore environment is very complex and multidimensional in nature, it is essential for planning of sustainable development.
Usha Natesan, R. Vishnunath
Chapter 4. Shoreline Variations and Hydrodynamic Conditions Around Rameswaram Island
Abstract
Nearshore dynamics is the interaction between the seafloor and water column leading to altering current near seabed by frictional processes.
Usha Natesan, R. Vishnunath
Chapter 5. Beach Morphology and Hydrodynamic Conditions Along Dhanushkodi
Abstract
Shoreline Monitoring is a vital input for coastal zone management.
Usha Natesan, R. Vishnunath
Chapter 6. Oscillation of Tip and Hydrodynamic Conditions Around Arichamunai
Abstract
Beaches are the active landforms, influence of wind, wave and tide configure the shoreline.
Usha Natesan, R. Vishnunath
Chapter 7. Summary and Conclusions
Abstract
Protection and sustainable management of the coastal region are the complex processes.
Usha Natesan, R. Vishnunath
Metadata
Title
Beach Processes and Nearshore Hydrodynamics of Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, India
Authors
Dr. Usha Natesan
R. Vishnunath
Copyright Year
2021
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Electronic ISBN
978-981-16-5796-2
Print ISBN
978-981-16-5795-5
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5796-2