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Author Bergillos, Rafael J., author

Title Ocean energy and coastal protection : a novel strategy for coastal management under climate change / Rafael J. Bergillos, Cristobal Rodriguez-Delgado, Gregorio Iglesias
Published Cham : Springer, 2020

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 87 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series SpringerBriefs in energy, 2191-5539
SpringerBriefs in energy.
Contents Introduction -- Optimization of Wave Farm Location and Layout for Coastal Protection -- Wave Energy Converter Geometry for Coastal Erosion Mitigation -- Wave Energy Converter for Coastal Flooding Mitigation -- Management of Coastal Erosion Under Climate Change Through Wave Farms -- Management of Coastal Flooding Under Climate Change Through Wave Farms
Summary This book presents the innovative concept of the dual function of wave farms as both renewable energy generators and coastal protection elements against erosion and flooding. Developing renewable energy is one of the most pressing targets for society in the coming decades due to the finite nature of fossil fuels, their high costs, and the environmental impacts of their exploration and use, including climate change and the subsequent sea-level rise. Wave energy is one of the most promising renewable energy sources, thanks to its huge potential and low impact on the environment. As such, this book discusses the development and application of artificial intelligence to optimise wave farm location and layout, assesses the influence of the wave energy converter geometry on coastal protection against erosion and flooding, and analyses how the performance of wave farms as coastal defence elements is affected by climate change and sea level rise. The concepts, methods and conclusions presented are helpful to students, researchers, academics, engineers, designers, stakeholders and managers around the globe interested in wave energy, coastal engineering, and coastal management
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 3, 2019)
Subject Ocean wave power.
Coast changes -- Prevention
Coastal zone management.
Coastal zone management
Ocean wave power
Form Electronic book
Author Rodriguez-Delgado, Cristobal, author
Iglesias, Gregorio, 1969- author.
ISBN 9783030313180
3030313182