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The article analyses the temporal-spatial changes of profiles by EOF (Empirical Orthogonal Function) analysis and DTM analysis of GIS. These profiles, which are not affected by engineering, are chosen from the coast with successive field monitoring data from 1990 to 1999. Temporal and spatial EOF indicates the obvious stability of coast profile parameters in Fengxian tidal flat. In spatial scale, high tidal flats and deep-water terraces are in a balance state while upper clino with steep slopes are sensitive and the stability is easy to be destroyed. In temporal scale, the erosion and deposition in this area are kept in balance in a whole. There are almost no change below −8 – −9.5m. At the same time, it is the lower limit of tidal affection and the erosion and deposition process from it to high tidal flat keep in balance for many years. So the closure depth is appointed to from −8m to −9.5 m (Wusong datum mark).
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Foundation item: Under the auspices of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(49871076), and YANG Gui-shan Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Foundation.
Biography: LI Heng-peng(1973 –), male, a native of Shanxi, Doctor. His research interest includes coast environment change and management.
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Li, Hp., Yang, Gs. A study on equilibrium coastal profiles of the close tidal flat. Chin. Geograph.Sc. 12, 55–60 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11769-002-0071-3
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