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Combining coastal geoscience mapping and photogrammetric surveying in maritime environments (Northwestern Iberian Peninsula): focus on methodology

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Digital photogrammetry and GIS-based mapping are increasingly recognised as powerful tools in littoral issues. This paper considers the interoperability framework for high-resolution imagery acquisition and the development of coastal geoscience maps. The layered system architecture of the cartographic methodology is also explained. Moreover, it highlights a new approach to assessing heterogeneous geologic, geomorphological and maritime environments. The main goal of the present study was to test a new concept for photogrammetric images in order to assist modelling techniques, spatial analysis and coastal conceptual models. This approach proposes a methodological approach to coastal zone monitoring and to maritime forcing conditions evaluating. This approach will allow: (1) the acquisition of a large archive of high-resolution imagery; (2) the development of a coastal database including the entire data field and in situ assessments; (3) the study of coastal dynamics and shoreline evolution; (4) the assessment of the rock platforms and hydraulic structures; (5) the production of coastal geosciences maps. An integrated coastal geoscience and engineering methodology was outlined in NW of Iberian Peninsula (South Galicia and North/Central Portugal regions). This paper reports on the increased knowledge of the studied regions, providing essential data concerning coastal geo-morphodynamics. The overall assessment revealed additional evidence of erosion issues, which contributes to a better understanding of the hydraulic conditions. The main results are presented in regional coastal geoscience maps and local approach-outputs that could help government, local authorities and stakeholders to develop coastal management plans and to recommend strategies.

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Acknowledgments

We gratefully acknowledge Xunta de Galicia, which provided key information for the Galicia region (CartGalicia project, Labcarga|ISEP–FEUGA|USC/2010-11). The study was partially financed by FEDER-EU COMPETE Funds and FCT (GeoBioTec|UA: PEst-C/CTE/UI4035/2014) and Labcarga|ISEP re-equipment program: IPP-ISEP|PAD’2007/08. The research was also funded by a doctoral scholarship from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) to A. Pires (SFRH/BD/43175/2008). Special thanks are due to colleagues R. Nagano, I. Malta, M.J. Afonso, C. Rodrigues and L. Freitas for all of their support. We acknowledge the anonymous reviewers for the constructive comments that helped to improve the focus of the manuscript.

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  1. Laboratory of Cartography and Applied Geology (LABCARGA), Department of Geotechnical Engineering, School of Engineering (ISEP), Polytechnic of Porto, Porto, Portugal

    Ana Pires & Helder I. Chaminé

  2. Centre GeoBioTec (Georesources, Geotechnics, Geomaterials Group), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

    Ana Pires, Helder I. Chaminé & Fernando Rocha

  3. Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

    Francisco Piqueiro

  4. Laboratory of Environmental Engineering (Geomorphology Area), Institute of Technological Research, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

    Augusto Pérez-Alberti

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Supplementary material 1: Short video animation showing the GIS mapping sequence of layers along the structures’ armour layer. Simulation with 3D model of the Marinha groyne (Espinho, studied area [5]) created in ArcGIS – ArcScene (ESRI®), v9.3 software (MP4 8790 kb)

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Supplementary material 2: Google map file with a flight example for NW Spain image caption. Navigation path and tracks covered for the Galicia studied areas (KML 59 kb)

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Pires, A., Chaminé, H.I., Piqueiro, F. et al. Combining coastal geoscience mapping and photogrammetric surveying in maritime environments (Northwestern Iberian Peninsula): focus on methodology. Environ Earth Sci 75, 196 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-015-4936-z

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