Meeting Research and Education Needs in Coastal Engineering (1999) / Chapter Skim
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are undergoing erosion caused by a combination of natural processes (e.g., wave impact, coastal bluff failure, rising sea level, and land subsidence) and human activities (e.g., impacts of coastal structures and beach sand reduction)
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In addition, as the density of ship traffic in harbors increases, the design of breakwaters, navigational channels, and ship navigational procedures in harbors will be critical to the safe and efficient operation of ports. Coastal engineers, along with coastal geologists and physical oceanographers, have traditionally been responsible for studying shoreline and nearshore processes and solving the engineering problems generated by human activities.
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Basic research focuses on the scientific underpinnings of coastal engineering, such as sediment transport, and applied research focuses on mitigating shoreline erosion, dredge disposal technologies, and environmental issues, such as water quality and habitat protection and restoration. The committee recommends that a consortium of universities coordinate the use of existing academic research facilities to ensure that these valuable resources are used efficiently and effectively to benefit the research community.
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National Science Foundation Recommendation 2. The committee recommends that the National Science Foundation establish a program in its Engineering Division to fund fundamental research on coastal engineering.
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However, these needs have far outstripped financial support for research and education in coastal engineering, and the United States is falling behind other coastal nations in its support of research and laboratory facilities. In response to developmental pressures on our coastlines and the international demand for coastal engineering services, the United States must maintain a healthy and vigorous program in coastal engineering education and research.
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