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Title
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Influence of sand fence configuration on sand accumulation and wind flow.
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Author
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Allen Marley
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Abstract/Description
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Sand fences have become a standard use in beach management practices, and the relationship between sand fences, vegetation, and dune development has been widely studied. The New Jersey coastline has been the location for an extensive amount of sand fence studies and has provided a standard used by beach management along various coasts. However, the Florida Panhandle contains a different coastal environment to that of New Jersey but has not received as much focus. This study looks to assess...
Show moreSand fences have become a standard use in beach management practices, and the relationship between sand fences, vegetation, and dune development has been widely studied. The New Jersey coastline has been the location for an extensive amount of sand fence studies and has provided a standard used by beach management along various coasts. However, the Florida Panhandle contains a different coastal environment to that of New Jersey but has not received as much focus. This study looks to assess the relationship between local variables and fence configuration. The study will be conducted on The University of West Florida (UWF) beach property. The study site contained fifteen sand fences in five different configurations to monitor sand accumulation. Equipment used will include a weather station, anemometers, pre-constructed sand fences, and erosion pins. Once data has been collected, statistical analysis of trapping efficiency will occur. This study looks to expand the knowledge on sand fences by providing a narrow focus on the trapping abilities of various sand fence configurations. An expected outcome of the study is to gain a better understanding of the trapping efficiency of fence configurations in relation to local variables.
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Date Issued
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2019
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Identifier
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1145028655, WFE0000683
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Format
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Document (PDF)