Exploring Coastal Hydraulic and Sediment Processes for Coastal Safety in a Changing Climate

Dear Colleagues,

The interplay between hydraulics, sediment transport, and morphology defines our coastal systems. In recent history, these systems have been increasingly modified by anthropogenic impacts through shoreward migration as well as active coastal engineering. Consequently, in many places around the world, the coast is also crucial for coastal safety. The latter becomes increasingly important in the view of expected climate change impacts: sea level rise, more extreme river discharges and changes in wind climate. In this Special Issue, we welcome studies on the processes in the coastal zone as well as studies on coastal safety in our changing world. Such coastal safety contributions can address nature-based solutions (e.g., vegetation, nourishments) as well as engineered constructions (e.g., dikes), and the combination of both. The studies can cover field observations and remote sensing, results of laboratory experiments, or numerical modeling. Contributions addressing the impacts of and possible adaptations to climate change are especially welcome.

Prof. Dr. Suzanne J.M.H. Hulscher
Dr. Erik M. Horstman
Dr. Trang M. Duong
Guest Editors

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