Author(s): Emily Thong; Yue Jia; Farzin Samsami; Zhi Yung Tay; Jiarui Gary Lei; Ignacio Barranco; Kian Yew Lim; Harrif Santo And Khang Ee Pang
Linked Author(s): Yue Jia, Ignacio Barranco Granged, Harrif Santo, Farzin Samsami, Kian Yew Lim
Keywords: Wave attenuation sediment accretion prototype-scale physical model test numerical analysis
Abstract: In view of the projected impacts of extreme weather and rising sea levels on coastlines due to climate change, nature-based infrastructure such as coastal habitats could be a sustainable solution to protect coastlines. These habitats have been known to dissipate wave energy and contribute to sediments accretion. To deepen our understanding of how effective the coastal habitats in Singapore in protecting our coastlines, namely mangroves, seagrasses and coral reefs, a project termed NATURE was initiated, which stands for “iNvestigation of wAve aTtenUation over mangRoves, sEagrasses and coral reefs”. The project comprises a series of field surveys, prototype-scale model tests and numerical analyses, collectively designed and executed to characterize the functional baselines of the coastal habitats in attenuating wave energy and contributing to sediment accretion. This paper focuses on the latest progress and key outcomes of the investigation on mangroves.
Year: 2025