5706RS0001 

 RIB, HAROLD T., "The Application of Aerial Photography to Beach Erosion Studies," 

 Unpublished Master of Science Essay, Department of Civil Engineering, Cornell 

 University, Ithaca, N.Y., June 1959. 



Keywords: Aerial Photographs, Beach Erosion, Coastal Processes 



Essay discusses applications of photos to beach erosion studies, and indicates how photos 

 can be used more in this field. Use of photos in determining the source and rate of 

 accumulation or loss of beach materials, investigating wave refraction, and evaluating the 

 performance of shore protection structures is discussed. Photogrammetry and interpretation 

 are reviewed and suggested specifications for photos are given. A scale of 200 feet per inch 

 or larger was recommended. Several photos illustrate beach features and phenomena. 



5810RS0001 

 ZEIGLER, JOHN M., and RONNE, F. C, "CoastUne Photography," Industrial Photog- 

 raphy, Vol. 7, No. 1, Oct. 1958, pp. 40-41. 



Keywords: Color Aerial Photographs, Coastal Changes, Tidal Inlets, Eastern U.S. Coast 



Article describes a program by scientists at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to 

 produce periodic color photos of the Eastern United States coast. Photos were taken with a 

 16-mm. movie camera at two frames per second. The coast from Maine to Texas was 

 covered. ObUque color photos were taken from 2,500 to 5,000 feet. The camera and the 

 film viewing system are described. Significant short term changes in dynamic coastal 

 features are discussed. Tidal inlets are rapidly changing coastal features. Several color photos 

 are presented. Practical applications of time-lapse photos in coastal studies are described. 



5811RS0001 

 CHIERUZZI, ROBERT, and BAKER, ROBERT P., "A Study of Lake Erie Bluff 

 Recession," Bulletin 172, Engineering Experiment Station, Ohio State University, 

 Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 1958. 



Keywords: Aerial Photographs, Photogrammetry, Coastal Changes, Lake Erie, Ohio 



Report presents a study of bluff recession along a short section of Lake Erie shoreline in 

 Ohio. In one phase, the investigators used topographic maps compiled by photogrammetry 

 from photos taken in May and August 1957 and May 1958. The maps were used to plot 

 profiles of bluffs to determine the amount of recession during the time intervals. Report 

 notes that the use of photos for determining bluff recession is most appUcable to long term 

 changes where the magnitude of the changes would be significantly greater than the errors 

 inherent in the technique. Report discusses important aspects of bluff recession. 



5811RS0002 

 EMERY, K. O., "Wave Patterns Off Southern California," Journal of Marine Research, 

 Vol. 17, Nov. 1958, pp. 133-140. 



Keywords: Aerial Reconnaissance, Wave Patterns, Southern California Coast 



Article presents a study of wave direction and period from aerial reconnaissance. Wave 

 characteristics were observed and recorded. Observations were used to construct 



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