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Marsh shoreline edge surveys, Barataria Bay, July 2011 and August 2012

Authors: Q. Jim Chen
Published On: Sep 22 2014 02:46 UTC
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7266/N73R0QTC
UDI: Y1.x157.000:0003
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Project Information

Funded By:
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative

Funding Cycle:
The Northern Gulf Institute (NGI)

Research Group:
Field Observation and Modeling of the Impact of Oil Spill on Marsh Erosion in Southern Louisiana

Point of Contact

Q. Jim Chen
Louisiana State University / Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
qchen@lsu.edu

Data Collection Period
2011-07-01
to
2012-08-07
Theme keywords

marsh edge, shoreline retreat, coastal areas

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Abstract:

This dataset consists of two consecutive shoreline surveys at a field site located in Barataria Bay. These shoreline surveys were conducted using two temporary benchmarks as a reference point. The coordinates for these benchmarks are given in the data file along with the "x" and "y" locations of the shoreline relative to these benchmarks.

Suggested Citation:

Q. Jim Chen. 2014. Marsh shoreline edge surveys, Barataria Bay, July 2011 and August 2012. Distributed by: GRIIDC, Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. doi:10.7266/N73R0QTC

Purpose:

This dataset was collected to investigate the shoreline change that occured during these time periods.

Data Parameters and Units:

"x" distance: feet "y" distance: feet

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