Coastal dynamics detected by X-Band Wave Radar system

Coastal dynamics is influenced by many natural phenomena, which include several factors as sea energy, geological setting and anthropogenic impact. It is very difficult to distinguish the effects of each factor because, in a transitional environment as the beach, some processes as aerial erosion and waves action work simultaneously. The aim of this study (realized during "SIGIEC" PON Project, http://www.sigiec.sister.it) is to understand and determine the main components of coastal dynamics and to deduce information about the bathymetry of the surf zone through the use of X-Band Wave Radar system (developed by Remocean©) in Calabria and Apulia Region (southern Italy). On 24-27 February 2015 a radar survey has been carried out in the test site of Bagnara Calabra (Calabria).