The data presented here represent some of the most accurate and comprehensive profile 

 data ever collected. Data collection required the dedicated efforts of a large number of 

 individuals. It is hoped that these data will find wide use in coastal and nearshore engineering 

 and scientific research. In order to obtain a copy of the data on high-density IBM-format 

 floppy disks, please contact the Field Research Facility at 1261 Duck Road, Kitty Hawk, NC 

 27949. 



Chapter 1 Introduction 



