Modified One man Beach Profiling Method

Authors

  • Edward Bryant Geological Survey of Canada, Atlantic Geoscience Centre Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CANADA B2Y 4A2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4138/1364

Abstract

A vapid one-man, beach profiling method is presented. The scheme is based upon a 1.5 x l.5 m H-shaped frame and uses the earth's horizon as a level. A small correction must be applied to readings to correct for the Earth's curvature. Measurement error in the method decreases with increased packing of sediment but is independent of grain size. Profiles plotted using this scheme are replicable and similar in slope and shape to ones surveyed using instrument levelling.

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Published

1980-01-01

How to Cite

Bryant, E. (1980). Modified One man Beach Profiling Method. Atlantic Geoscience, 16(1/2/3). https://doi.org/10.4138/1364

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1/2/3 (1980)

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Reports

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