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Coastal modelling for flood defence.

Jurjen A Battjes1, Herman Gerritsen

  • 1Department of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology, PO Box 5048, 2600 GA Delft, The Netherlands.

Philosophical Transactions. Series A, Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences
|June 14, 2003
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This review examines coastal flood risk in the Netherlands, focusing on tides, storm surges, and wind waves. It highlights improved probability estimates for extreme water levels and advancements in inundation and wave modeling for flood defense.

Area of Science:

  • Earth and Environmental Sciences
  • Hydrology
  • Coastal Engineering

Background:

  • The Netherlands faces significant coastal flood risk due to its low-lying geography.
  • Established flood risk policies are undergoing review and revision.
  • Understanding extreme water levels is crucial for effective flood defense.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current practices and trends in hydrodynamic and statistical modeling for coastal flood risk assessment in the Netherlands.
  • To present recent developments in physical and numerical modeling of coastal inundation and wind waves.
  • To identify key research areas in coastal modeling for flood defense.

Main Methods:

  • Statistical reanalysis of historical storm-surge data.
  • Numerical hydrodynamic modeling of extreme water levels.

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  • Review of physical and numerical modeling techniques for inundation and wind waves.

    • Main Results:

    • Improved estimates of probabilities for extreme water levels along the Dutch coast.
    • Overview of state-of-the-art modeling for coastal inundation and wind waves.
    • Identification of current trends and research gaps in coastal flood risk modeling.

    Conclusions:

    • Advancements in hydrodynamic and statistical modeling enhance coastal flood risk assessment.
    • Continuous research and development in modeling are essential for robust flood defense strategies.
    • The review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions in Dutch coastal flood modeling.