Monday, September 5, 2016

New technology for remotely mapping beaches

The depth and pattern of sediment on the floor of intertidal zones changes daily, yet understanding where this sediment resides is vital to being able to better manage coastal areas. Science and industry will now be able to map beaches and sandbanks without getting any feet wet, following three years of collaborative research resulting in a new commercial license to sell new coastal mapping technology.

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