scholarly journals The Mediterranean coastal areas from watershed to the sea: interactions and changes

2007 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
European Commission ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research ◽  
River Catchment ◽  
International Conference ◽  
Catchment Areas

This volume presents the Proceedings of the International Conference of the MEDCORE project held in Florence, Italy, in November 2005. The MEDCORE project "From river catchment areas to the sea: a comparative and integrated approach to the ecology of Mediterranean coastal zones for sustainable management", funded by the European Commission, was carried out from 2002 to 2005 by a consortium of researchers from European and Mediterranean partner countries. It focused on coastal areas, with particular attention to the interactions and links between the elements. The approach was characterised by multidisciplinary research and integration of expertise. This book contributes to the information flow originated by the project and the conference. Despite the variety of the contributions, they have been gathered into this single volume to construct a baseline for an innovative interdisciplinary perspective.

scholarly journals Sustainable Management of Mediterranean Coastal Fresh and Transitional Water Bodies: a Socio-Economic and Environmental Analysis of Changes and Trends to Enhance and Sustain Stakeholders Benefits

2010 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Coastal Water ◽  
Environmental Analysis ◽  
Coastal Area ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
International Conference ◽  
Mediterranean Countries

This volume presents the Proceedings of the International Conference of the WADI project held in Malta, 5-8 November 2008, at the end of the project itself. The WADI project funded by the European Commission, was carried out from 2006 to 2008 by a consortium of researchers from European and Mediterranean countries, and was focused on coastal water bodies, aiming at integrating water management and the needs of all stakeholders. The Proceedings illustrate some of the outcomes of the WADI project that focused on case studies represented by water bodies in the Mediterranean coastal area.

Assessment of land-use change in coastal areas through geographical information systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Verónica Lango-Reynoso ◽  
Karla Teresa González-Figueroa ◽  
Fabiola Lango-Reynoso ◽  
María del Refugio Castañeda-Chávez ◽  
Jesús Montoya-Mendoza
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Land Use Change ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Coastal Ecosystems ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Computer Based

Objective: This article describes and analyzes the main concepts of coastal ecosystems, these as a result of research concerning land-use change assessments in coastal areas. Design/Methodology/Approach: Scientific articles were searched using keywords in English and Spanish. Articles regarding land-use change assessment in coastal areas were selected, discarding those that although being on coastal zones and geographic and soil identification did not use Geographic Information System (GIS). Results: A GIS is a computer-based tool for evaluating the land-use change in coastal areas by quantifying variations. It is analyzed through GIS and its contributions; highlighting its importance and constant monitoring. Limitations of the study/Implications: This research analyzes national and international scientific information, published from 2007 to 2019, regarding the land-use change in coastal areas quantified with the digital GIS tool. Findings/Conclusions: GIS are useful tools in the identification and quantitative evaluation of changes in land-use in coastal ecosystems; which require constant evaluation due to their high dynamism.

scholarly journals Remote Sensing of Snow Cover Variability and Its Influence on the Runoff of Sápmi’s Rivers

Geosciences ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 130
Author(s):  
Sebastian Rößler ◽  
Marius S. Witt ◽  
Jaakko Ikonen ◽  
Ian A. Brown ◽  
Andreas J. Dietz
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Snow Cover ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Kendall Test ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Boreal Winter ◽  
Snowmelt Runoff ◽  
River Catchment ◽  
Catchment Areas ◽  
Runoff Model

The boreal winter 2019/2020 was very irregular in Europe. While there was very little snow in Central Europe, the opposite was the case in northern Fenno-Scandia, particularly in the Arctic. The snow cover was more persistent here and its rapid melting led to flooding in many places. Since the last severe spring floods occurred in the region in 2018, this raises the question of whether more frequent occurrences can be expected in the future. To assess the variability of snowmelt related flooding we used snow cover maps (derived from the DLR’s Global SnowPack MODIS snow product) and freely available data on runoff, precipitation, and air temperature in eight unregulated river catchment areas. A trend analysis (Mann-Kendall test) was carried out to assess the development of the parameters, and the interdependencies of the parameters were examined with a correlation analysis. Finally, a simple snowmelt runoff model was tested for its applicability to this region. We noticed an extraordinary variability in the duration of snow cover. If this extends well into spring, rapid air temperature increases leads to enhanced thawing. According to the last flood years 2005, 2010, 2018, and 2020, we were able to differentiate between four synoptic flood types based on their special hydrometeorological and snow situation and simulate them with the snowmelt runoff model (SRM).

scholarly journals TAXAS DE ASSOREAMENTO E A INFLUÊNCIA ANTRÓPICA NO CONTROLE DA SEDIMENTAÇÃO DA BAÍA DE ANTONINA - PARANÁ

2003 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydio Luiz Rissetti Odreski ◽  
Carlos Roberto Soares ◽  
Rodolfo José Angulo ◽  
Rafaela Cristine Zem
Keyword(s):  
Sedimentation Rate ◽  
Historical Survey ◽  
River Catchment ◽  
Serra Do Mar ◽  
Sediment Volume ◽  
Significant Acceleration ◽  
Catchment Areas ◽  
Periodic Maintenance ◽  
Anthropic Influence ◽  
Total Sediment

A manutenção dos canais de navegação que acessam os portos organizados de Paranaguá e Antonina, por meio das operações de dragagens e despejo de material dragado, constituem uma atividade onerosa para os portos e impactante para o meio ambiente. Este estudo procurou oferecer uma contribuição ao conhecimento da dinâmica batimétrica da Baía de Antonina, correlacionando levantamentos históricos de batimetria com dados mais recentes. O resultado desta comparação evidenciou um intenso assoreamento da Baía de Antonina, principalmente na porção superior e nas margens, onde se constatou progradação das planícies de maré. O volume de sedimento depositado no período entre 1901 e 1979 foi cerca de 60 x 10 (elevado a 6) m3 , caracterizando uma taxa de sedimentação de aproximadamente 2,6 cm/ano. A influência antrópica exercida pela interligação das bacias de drenagem dos rios Capivari e Cachoeira para a construção de uma usina hidroelétrica, do desmatamento da Serra do Mar na região das cabeceiras dos rios e das atividades de dragagens e despejo de material dragado, parece ter tido uma contribuição significativa na aceleração do processo de colmatação deste setor do Complexo Estuarino de Paranaguá. SILTING RATE AND THE ANTHROPIC INFLUENCE ON THE SEDIMENTATION PROCESS OF ANTONINA BAY - PARANÁ Abstract The maritime channel that yields access to Paranaguá and Antonina harbours requires periodic maintenance of its security maritime depth. That maintenance requires dredging and disposal operations. This study aims at increasing the knowledge of the bathymetric dynamics of Antonina Bay, correlating historical survey data to actual data. The results of this comparison show an intense shoaling on Antonina Bay, mainly on the upper portion and on the margins, where extensive tidal flats have developed. The total sediment volume deposited in the period between 1901 and 1979 was around 60 x 10 (raised the 6) m3 , reflecting a sedimentation rate of approximately 2,6 cm/year. Anthropic influence such as the connection between the rivers Capivari and Cachoeira for hydroelectric purposes, deforestation on river catchment areas at Serra do Mar, and activities of dredging and disposal, hints at a significant acceleration of the silting process of this portion of the Paranaguá Bay Estuarine Complex.

scholarly journals Influence of the Environmental Factors on the Coastal Zones Formation in the Siberian Urban Territories

2018 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 04010
Author(s):  
Eugenia Ketova ◽  
Nadezhda Burilo
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Town Planning ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Green River ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Urban Territories

The coastal zones of Siberian large cities are characterized by high demand at various historical stages. Coastal territories are considered as potential reserves of the urban environment, their functions have great dynamics and high natural potential. The objective of the research is identifying the influence of environmental factors on the zones’ landscape and town planning reorganization in the structure of the Siberian large cities' coastal territories. Research methods are an integrated approach which involves considering the research object as an element of a single town-planning structure, excluding the possibility of making limited and incomplete decisions. The study results are to build a green river facade as proposing solutions to environmental problems of “buffr zones”. Significance of the study is to preserve the environmental balance of the large Siberian Rivers’ territories. This comprehensive approach involves consideration of the research object as an element of a single town-planning structure. First of all it requires the identification of optimal territories for placing point objects in a complex terrain territory and choosing the most cost-effective and efficient reconstruction and revitalization methods, within the development of methods for their application in local conditions.

DISPOSABLE GROUNDWATER RESOURCES OF RIVER BASINS IN POLAND IN THE LIGHT OF SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT

2016 ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Andrzej SADURSKI ◽  
Elzbieta Przytuła
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Groundwater Resources ◽  
Groundwater Exploitation ◽  
Ore Bodies ◽  
Catchment Areas ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
Water Management Plans ◽  
Modelling Techniques ◽  
Analytical Approaches

The term groundwater resources was introduced to hydrogeology from economic geology similarly to the resources of ore bodies almost a hundred years ago. It has been used for the need of physical planning, investment in new water intakes, and water management. Discussion on the groundwater resources started in the past after implementation of new methods of their evaluation, e.g. analytical approaches, and physical and then numerical modelling techniques. The ecological aspects of water demand, indicated in the Water Framework Directive, oblige the EU countries to introduce a new idea for the estimation of groundwater resources. This idea is also presented in the water management plans for river catchment areas. Distribution of available groundwater resources in the country and comparison with the groundwater exploitation is the background of proper, sustainable management of its resources. Available groundwater resources of the country, understood as a total amount of disposable and prospective groundwater resources, is 36.4 million m3/day (as of December 31, 2015), including 21.4 million m3/day of disposable resources, and 15 million m3/day of estimated prospective resources.

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