Classification of Factors Involved in Solutions 



of Shore Protection Problems 



1. Waves in Deep Water 



A. Mechanics of Internal Movement 



Bo Origin^ Propagation, and Dimensions 



Co Affect of certain factors on Tifaves 



2o Waves in Shallow Water 



Ao Mechanics of , Internal Movement 



Bo Transformation Without Energy Loss 



,. Co ,, Transfomation with Energy Loss 



Do Origin^ Propagation, and Dimensions 



,3.' . Currents in -Shallow Water 



A o Internal Wave Currents 



Bo Long-period Currents 



4.8 Factors Affecting Supply & Movenent of Beach Material to Littoral 

 lone 



Ao , Sources of Beach Ifeterial 



Bo Hate of Transformation of Material to and from Littoral Zone 



Co Physical Characteristics of Beach Ifeterial Affecting Ifeterial 

 Movement 



Do Long-period Water Level Fluctuations 



5^ Significance of Natural Formations 



Ao Hydrographic Formations Higher than Surrounding Hydrography 



Bo Hydrographic Fomations Lower than Surrounding Hydrography 



Co Shore Line Formations , , 



Do Miscellaneous Formations 



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