Beach Morphology Monitoring Program
Beach Profiles

This figure illustrates survey repeatability for multiple operators collecting beach profile data in the same location.  The top graph shows the survey data collected by the three operators, and the bottom graph shows the mean vertical difference between operators 1 & 2 (blue line) and operators 1 &3 (green line).

Follow these links:

• for more information on how the monitoring program employs GPS equipment

• to view a map of the monitoring program survey locations

• or to view data and results from beach profile data analysis.

Ecology - SEA Program | USGS - Coastal & Marine Geology

This is http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/swces/research/change/monitoring/beach_profiles.htm
Maintained by CMAP, Washington Department of Ecology
Address questions and comments to George Kaminsky
Modified 26 Apr 2006