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4. Conclusion
A wide range of tools and techniques are available to assess the coastal risks associated with storms. Observation technologies such as lasers or airborne radar (lidar, ENVISAT, RADARSAT, etc.) provide a wealth of imaging data that can be used to characterize beach geomorphology, as well as sea state. Observation of beach and dune geomorphology over time is essential for assessing changes induced by extreme storms. In addition, video surveillance systems such as ARGUS enable regular monitoring of the evolution of the beach, and more specifically of its sedimentary context and hydro- and morphodynamic characteristics. Field data, which complements remotely sensed data, generally consists of GPS surveys along transverse transects in order to better characterize beach profiles and eventually integrate them into coastal dynamics models. The MICORE project has made a major contribution to the...
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Bibliography
Software tools
XBeach http://oss.deltares.nl/web/xbeach/
SWAN http://citg.tudelft.nl/index.php?id=17787=1
Delft3D suite http://delftsoftware.wldelft.nl
...Websites
MICORE project http://www.micore.eu
ConHaz project http://www.conhaz.org
FLOODsite project http://www.floodsite.net
Regulations
Directive 2007/60/EC establishing a framework for the assessment and management of flood risks. Official Journal n° L 288 of 23/10/2007.
Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora. Official Journal L 206 of 22/07/1992, p. 7.
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