Topography / Bathymetry

WaveCams® system allows to monitor the morphological evolution of an entire beach. Cameras follow hydro-sediment movements from the beach top to shallow waters by filming the surf-zone. The images are processed and analyzed to build bathymetry and beach-top topography profiles.

Deliverables: 

• Digital Elevation Models (DEM)
• Isobaths

Indicators:

• Beach profile and slope, date-related available beach width
• Sediment budget evolution and identification of critical deficit threshold such as identification of natural reversion process post storm-surge
• Bathymetric differences

Depending on your needs:

• Anticipate beach management operations (nourishments, maintenance, development works, etc.)
• Characterize the impact of storm events on topography
• Follow protection works and structures efficiency
• Prevent wave overtopping risks