A Profiling Method for Measuring Erosion and Accretion of Intertidal Rock Surfaces

Authors

  • Thomas F. Donn
  • Mark R. Boardman

Keywords:

Erosion rate, Intertidal

Abstract

A rock surface profiling device for use in the intertidal zone is described. Rates of rock erosion and details of erosion patterns may be determined with this system.

Author Biographies

Thomas F. Donn

Mark R. Boardman

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Published

1986-01-11

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (1986): Journal of Coastal Research

Section

Technical Communications

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