Harnessing Earth Observation for Coastal Engineering

Debashis Mitra, Michał Habel, Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Indrajit Pal

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443275913
• Subtopic: Civil Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Harnessing Earth Observation for Coastal Engineering addresses the intersection of cutting-edge geoinformatics technologies and coastal engineering to tackle challenges in coastal processes and natural hazards. By offering robust methodologies and algorithms, the book equips students, researchers, and engineers with practical tools for immediate application. The global, real-world case studies provide insights into diverse decision-making tools and global perspectives on geoinformatics in coastal engineering and examples of the methodology in action. It goes on to promote protection and resilience by integrating geoinformatics seamlessly into coastal engineering practices, advancing knowledge and practice in the field.Users will find a great resource that not only addresses the pressing need for leveraging modern remote sensing and GIS technologies but also provides a blend of research insights and practical applications exploring advanced algorithms and techniques, allowing readers to effectively utilize new sensor data, extract vital information, and implement sustainable solutions in coastal zones worldwide. - Explores cutting-edge trends and technologies in Geoinformatics for addressing challenges in coastal engineering - Includes robust methodologies and algorithms that are ready for immediate application, leveraging Earth observation technologies into practical tools - Provides real-world case studies spanning the globe, showcasing diverse decision-making tools in action and global perspectives on geoinformatics in coastal engineering

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Chapter 1 Geoinformatics for sustainable coastal infrastructures: A technological pathway for climate change resilience
• Chapter 2 Coastal pollution and its impacts on coastal structures
• Chapter 3 Geoinformatics for sustainable management of coastal estuaries: A comparative study of the Tana River estuary (Norway) and Subarnarekha estuary (India), a pathway from Arctic to tropic
• Chapter 4 Hazard profiling of Taiwan: Assessing vulnerability of coastal critical infrastructure using geospatial technology
• Chapter 5 Assessing the impact of sea-level rise on coastal infrastructure using geospatial techniques
• Chapter 6 Quantitative shoreline change analysis and future shoreline prediction for coastal engineering purposes: A case from east coast of India
• Chapter 7 Mathematical modeling for coastal protection structures
• Chapter 8 Impacts of landfast ice on coastal zone management: A Hudson Bay case study
• Chapter 9 Harnessing Earth Observation for coastal engineering in Papua New Guinea
• Chapter 10 Strengthening coastal infrastructure resilience in Bangladesh: Insights from coastal critical infrastructure theory
• Chapter 11 Geoinformatics for cyclogenesis: An approach to coastal infrastructure resilience
• Chapter 12 Climate change and coastal infrastructure: Emerging vulnerabilities, risks, and adaptive pathways
• Index