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Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2017

J. van de Kreeke
Affiliation:
University of Miami
R. L. Brouwer
Affiliation:
Technische Universiteit Delft, The Netherlands
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Summary

Historically, interest in tidal inlets originates from their importance for commercial shipping and recreational boating. Unfortunately, when in a natural state, most inlets are less than ideal from a navigational point of view and need improvement. They are unstable, i.e., as a result of tide and waves they have a tendency to migrate and shoal. Initially, to stabilize inlets, common sense and practical experience was used as the sole guide. It was not until the nineteen-twenties that research, using field observations, mathematical analysis and laboratory experiments, led to an improved understanding of the complex physical processes that govern the water motion and morphology of tidal inlets. This knowledge could then be used to arrive at science-based improvements.

This book summarizes and synthesizes the scientific advances in inlet research with emphasis on the period 1978 to present. It is a sequel to the earlier books, Stability of Coastal Inlets by Per Bruun and Gerritsen (1960) and Stability of Tidal Inlets: Theory and Engineering by Per Bruun et al. (1978). The focus is on natural (no man-made modifications) tidal inlets in a sandy environment. The book is intended for anyone who is interested or has dealings with tidal inlets, including coastal engineers, coastal scientists, students and managers. The two authors made an equal contribution to the contents of this book.

Per Bruun and Frans Gerritsen, through their afore mentioned book, were central in introducing Co van de Kreeke to the field of tidal inlets. Discussions with Per Bruun, Robert Dean, Murrough O'Brien and Ashish Mehta have further stimulated this interest. Ronald Brouwer was introduced to the field of tidal inlets by Co van de Kreeke. They worked closely together during his graduate work on tidal inlets at Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands. The support of Henk Schuttelaars and Pieter Roos during that period is acknowledged.

In preparing the manuscript, a number of chapters have benefited greatly from discussions with colleagues. They include Henk Schuttelaars and Pieter Roos on Chapters 9 and 10, Zheng Wang on Chapter 12 and Erroll Mclean and Jon Hinwood on Chapter 13. Albert Oost was helpful in explaining the geology and sedimentology of the Wadden Sea.

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Tidal Inlets
Hydrodynamics and Morphodynamics
, pp. xi - xii
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2017

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  • Preface
  • J. van de Kreeke, University of Miami, R. L. Brouwer, Technische Universiteit Delft, The Netherlands
  • Book: Tidal Inlets
  • Online publication: 04 July 2017
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108157889.001
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  • Preface
  • J. van de Kreeke, University of Miami, R. L. Brouwer, Technische Universiteit Delft, The Netherlands
  • Book: Tidal Inlets
  • Online publication: 04 July 2017
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108157889.001
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  • Preface
  • J. van de Kreeke, University of Miami, R. L. Brouwer, Technische Universiteit Delft, The Netherlands
  • Book: Tidal Inlets
  • Online publication: 04 July 2017
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108157889.001
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