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Morphodynamic modelling of estuarine channel – Shoal systems

1. Introduction
1.1. Estuarine morphodynamics
1.2. Objectives and research questions
1.3. Mathematical modelling
1.4. Research approach and outline
2. Modelling estuarine morphodynamics
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Meso- and macro-scale observations and macro-scale models
2.3. Meso-scale models for macro-scale features
2.4. Discussion
2.5. Conclusions
3. Comparison of equilibrium profiles of estuaries in idealised and process-based models
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Description of the models
3.3. Model results
3.4. Influence of model différences
3.5. Discussion
3.6. Conclusion
4. Initial formation and long-term evolution of channel-shoal patterns
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Model approach and analysis
4.3. Initial model results
4.4. Model intercomparison for initial model results
4.5. Long-term model results
4.6. Discussion
4.7. Conclusion
5. Process-based modelling of long-term channel-shoal pattern formation
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Numerical model description
5.3. Model schematisation
5.4. Model results
5.5. Validation with field data
5.6. Discussion
5.7. Conclusion
6. Modelling impact of dredging and dumping in ebb-flood channel systems
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Model set-up and schematisation
6.3. Analysis of model results
6.4. Validation of model results
6.5. Modelling dredging and dumping activities
6.6. Discussion
6.7. Conclusions
7. Conclusions and recommendations