Beach carrying capacity assessment through image processing tools for coastal management

Cisneros, María Andrea Huamantinco; Sarmiento, Natalia V. Revollo; Delrieux, Claudio; Piccolo, María Cintia; Perillo, Gerardo M. E.

doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2016.06.010

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“…A variety of newer technologies have emerged to address these limitations, including video (Balouin et al, 2014;Smallwood et al, 2011), mobile device data (D'Antonio et al, 2010;Monz et al, 2019), and simulation models supported by remote sensing imagery (Huamantinco et al, 2016). These approaches can improve the collection of use level data in many environments, but a continuing problem exists in areas such as beaches that possess porous boundaries or unspecified access points (Ziesler & Pettebone, 2018).…”

Section: Use Levels Encounters and Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

From a drone’s eye view: indicators of overtourism in a sea, sun, and sand destination

Szuster

Needham

Lesar

et al. 2021

Journal of Sustainable Tourism

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Section: Use Levels Encounters and Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

From a drone’s eye view: indicators of overtourism in a sea, sun, and sand destination

Szuster

Needham

Lesar

et al. 2021

Journal of Sustainable Tourism

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“…Correct planning is also relevant because it determines the vertical height of buildings located on the beachfront and their design according to the orientation of the movement of the sun. Since the appearance of shaded areas on a beach is not yet a major problem, there are not many studies on this subject, but some authors have warned about the "shadow effect" of tall buildings located too close to the beach [71].…”

Section: Management Of 3s Destinationsmentioning

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An Attempt to Characterize the “3S” (Sea, Sun, and Sand) Parameters: Application to the Galapagos Islands and Continental Ecuadorian Beaches

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Sea, Sun, and Sand (3S) are relevant and determining elements for choosing a tourist destination in Ecuador, a country with about 1200 km of coast along the Pacific Ocean. This study analyzed the market potential of the 3S in 64 beaches, 10 located in the Galapagos and 54 in the continental zone (of Ecuador). The methodology used was exploratory and bibliographical, complemented by a descriptive analysis. The color of the water was assessed by direct observation, sand samples were taken to a laboratory for color analysis, and information on the hours of light was obtained from international archive data. The data obtained were compared with other world famous 3S tourism destinations. The Galapagos had the best results, with attractive white sand beaches, sea blue water color, and an elevated sunshine time; meanwhile, the continental zone presented poor beaches with dark sand and unattractive water color. To strengthen 3S tourism, managers should work on the enhancement of complementary aspects such as culture, gastronomy, and architecture, promoting the creation of new coastal tourist routes and destinations.

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“…This typically involves the development of an automated person counting method, which is then applied to a coastal region to analyze beach use over time (Green et al, 2005;Guillen et al, 2008;Balouin et al, 2014). Preferred locations of beach users can also be assessed to determine association with potential hazards (Silva-Cavalcanti et al, 2018) and to support beach management by relating use to beach carrying capacity (Jimenez et al, 2007;Cisneros et al, 2016). Marine debris or beach litter can also be identified and spatially and temporally tracked using imagery (Kako et al, 2010;Kataoka et al, 2012).…”

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WebCAT: Piloting the Development of a Web Camera Coastal Observing Network for Diverse Applications

Dusek

Hernandez

Willis³

et al. 2019

Front. Mar. Sci.

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Web cameras are transforming coastal environmental monitoring. Improvements in camera technology and image processing capabilities, paired with decreases in cost, enable widespread use of camera systems by researchers, managers and first responders for a growing range of environmental monitoring applications. Applications are related to transportation and commerce, preparedness, risk reduction and response, and stewardship of coastal resources. While web cameras are seemingly ubiquitous, operators often follow unique installation procedures and collect, store, and process imagery data in various ways. These inconsistencies significantly limit the ability for imagery data to be shared and utilized across research and operational disciplines. Similar to the early days of other remote sensing networks like High Frequency Radar, the benefits and downstream application of coastal imagery data can be greatly enhanced through centralized data access and standardization of data collection, analysis and dissemination. The NOAA National Ocean Service Web Camera Applications Testbed (WebCAT) was launched in 2017 in partnership with SECOORA, as a public-private partnership to address this coastal ocean observing standardization need. WebCAT is a pilot project relying on the private sector expertise of Surfline, Inc., to install and operate several web cameras capable of meeting the short-term needs of diverse users including NOAA, USGS, state health agencies, academia and others. The project aims to determine operational imagery collection, storage, processing, access, and archival requirements that will foster collaboration across research and operational user communities. Seven web cameras have been installed at six locations along the southeast United States coast (from Florida to North Carolina) for purposes including: counting animals on the beach and migrating right whales, identifying rip currents, validating wave runup models, and understanding human use of natural resources. Here we present a review of the state of coastal imagery data and an overview of the WebCAT project. Goals of an upcoming community workshop will also be presented along with our vision for how WebCAT can motivate a future sustained operational web camera network.

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Beach carrying capacity assessment through image processing tools for coastal management

Cited by 55 publications

References 13 publications

From a drone’s eye view: indicators of overtourism in a sea, sun, and sand destination

From a drone’s eye view: indicators of overtourism in a sea, sun, and sand destination

An Attempt to Characterize the “3S” (Sea, Sun, and Sand) Parameters: Application to the Galapagos Islands and Continental Ecuadorian Beaches

WebCAT: Piloting the Development of a Web Camera Coastal Observing Network for Diverse Applications

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