PREFACE 



This report provides a summary of long-term profile and sediment morpho- 

 dynamics using data collected at the Field Research Facility (FRF) of the 

 Coastal Engineering Research Center (CERC) , US Army Engineer Waterways Experi- 

 ment Station (WES). This research was authorized by Headquarters, US Army 

 Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE) , under Civil Works Coastal Geology and 

 Geotechnology Program Work Unit 32540, "Use of Geological Characteristics to 

 Interpret Coastal Processes." Funds were provided through the WES, CERC, 

 Coastal Geology and Geotechnical Program under the management of 

 Dr. C. Linwood Vincent. The HQUSACE Technical Monitor was Mr. John F. C. 

 Sanda. 



This report was prepared by Dr. Donald K. Stauble, Research Physical 

 Scientist, Team Leader, Coastal Geology Unit (CGU) , Coastal Structures and 

 Evaluation Branch (CS&E), Engineering Development Division (EDD) , CERC, under 

 the direct supervision of Ms. Joan Pope, Chief, CS&E, and under the general 

 supervision of Mr. Thomas W. Richardson, Chief, EDD; Dr. James R. Houston, 

 Director, CERC; and Mr. Charles C. Calhoun, Jr., Assistant Director, CERC. 



Mr. William A. Birkemeier, Chief, FRF, provided data on beach profiles, 

 sediment grain size, and waves and tides collected at the FRF. Computer 

 analysis and graphics were performed by Ms. Karen R. Pitchford, CS&E, and 

 Ms. Lynn Bessonette, Ms. Michelle Kindhart , Mr. Cory Kindhart, Ms. Claire 

 Livingston, and Ms. Elizabeth Sprehe of the CGU. 



Dr. Robert W. Whalin was Director of WES during the publication of this 

 report. COL Leonard G. Hassell, EN, was Commander and Deputy Director. 



