Definitions of coastal terms

To ensure sound communication it is important to define the coastal terms used in coastal engineering and shoreline management. Therefore, definitions of terms for coastal features, processes and management issues are given in the following, see also the coastal profile below.

Definition of coastal terms, mainly from Shore Protection Manual, 1984

Definition of coastal terms:

Note: Under construction: Mathematical formulas have not yet been added

Definition: BEACH or SHORE

• Definition: COAST PROTECTION
• Definition: SEA DEFENCE
• Definition: SHORE PROTECTION

Definition: SHORE PROTECTION: See COAST PROTECTION/DEFENCE

References

• Shore practical manual 1984 (coastal profile image)