DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/8JBM-9H44
Defense Date
2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Mathematical Sciences
First Advisor
David Chan
Second Advisor
Reed Ogrosky
Third Advisor
Julie Zinnert
Abstract
Barrier islands play a significant role in protecting coastlines and harboring coastal habitats. In an effort to study and better understand the evolution of barrier island systems, a cellular model capturing various meteorological and environmental processes is proposed. Erosion due to wind, gravity, and marine processes are coupled with plant population effects. We demonstrate the inhibition of plant cover on sediment mobility, island migration, and erosion in the presence of sea level rise.
Rights
© Eric Schoen
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-11-2021
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