Modeling of maritime agitation for the design of maritime infraestructures: the case study of madeira archipelago

Gonçalves, Roberto Silva; Camacho, Rafael Freitas; Lousada, Sérgio; Castanho, Rui Alexandre

doi:10.3895/rbpd.v7n1.7136

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“…In fact, previous research using similar methods has studied this territory; Santana-Cordero et al [14,15], Pérez-Hernández et al [16], Acosta Yepes et al [42], Pérez Martínez et al [56], or Cruz [57], are just some examples. These specificities and particularities are in line with what occurs in Madeira Archipelago or in the more urbanized islands of Azores i.e., more pertinent in cities located in mountainous areas where the variation of altitude is considerable, and there are steep slopes [43][44][45][46][47][48][49]. The geomorphology of the territory affects its development and growth and consequently defines, on many occasions, the typology of land use of the region.…”

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“…In the Canary Islands, increasing urban growth (more evident in the periods 2006-2018), on many occasions, is closer to a more inclined and geologic volatile ground [42] similar to what occurs in the neighbouring archipelago of Madeira [12,[43][44][45][46][47][48][49]. Thereby, this can generate significant problems, affecting the population, the environment, and consequently, the regional economy i.e., it can drive a decrease in tourism.…”

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Land-Use Changes in the Canary Archipelago Using the CORINE Data: A Retrospective Analysis

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Velarde

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The relationships between territorial governance and the pursuit of sustainable development are evidenced to be critical. Exploratory tools, like Geographic Information Systems (GIS), enable us to comprehend the patterns, dynamics, and parameters of land-use changes over the years. The results from such studies could be used in the design of a sustainable territorial governance strategy. Contextually, a study has been conducted based on the changes that occurred in land uses in the Canary Archipelago in the years 1990, 2000, 2012, and 2018 using CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) data. Even if most of the land uses have been stable over the analyzed period, the investigation shows a decrease in agricultural areas. By contrast, it is possible to verify an increase in semi-natural areas and urban agglomerations. Moreover, the authors believe that an assessment of the land-use changes on these ultra-peripheral areas will also enable us to disclose some obstacles and opportunities for sustained development.

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Land-Use Changes in the Canary Archipelago Using the CORINE Data: A Retrospective Analysis

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Velarde

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“…Some of the Azores' main challenges arise from this distance to the main decision centers, beyond its internal market fragmentation and geographic dispersion. The archipelago has natural constraints that demand constant attention, similar to what occurs with another Portuguese Insular Region, Madeira Island [15][16][17][18][19][20]. The heterogeneous territory's fragmentation resulted in very different islands in terms of area and natural resources, with significant land dispersion.…”

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The Azores Archipelago as a Region with Vast Potential for the Development of Adventure and Slow Tourism

Pimentel¹,

Oliveira²,

Couto³

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Peripheral Territories, Tourism, and Regional Development

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WTO (World Tourism Organization) recognizes that adventure tourism is a journey that includes at least two of three elements: (a) physical activity, (b) natural environment; and (c) cultural immersion. With this in mind, the Autonomous Region of Azores, classified as one of the OR (Outermost Regions) by the European Union (EU), meets several of those elements. Therefore, the Archipelago shows several potential for the development of this typology of tourism. However, this insular region faces many challenges. Some of those obstacles are also great opportunities for regional development towards new sustainable models. For example, there is the islands’ geographical location, which enables exceptional territorial development opportunities and growth opportunities. Contextually, the Archipelago’s nine islands afford great variety to the destination, and the tranquil rural landscape fits the perfect framework for unparalleled, charming, and relaxing experiences. Moreover, the Archipelago’s specific characteristics, as its volcanic nature, make the destination a perfect place to be explored. These are just some examples of the region’s potential to develop this typology of tourism, based on nature, and consequently, a vehicle to achieve the so-desired regional sustainability.

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“…Finally, the MFL is also calculated for a return period of 100 and 500 years. In order to model and design this analysis, a characterization of the extreme maritime regime is needed [8,9].…”

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Land Uses Allocation: The Execution of an Artificial Beach and Its Complementary Infrastructures – Madeira Island – Machico, Portugal

Lousada¹,

Loures²,

Castanho³

2021

Landscape Architecture - Processes and Practices Towards Sustainable Development

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The present study aims to propose the creation of an artificial beach in the municipality of Machico and its complementary infrastructures, located on the south-eastern coast of the Madeira Island (Portugal). Machico’s beach sand consists of a mixture of black volcanic sand and round basalt stones. Usually, it has clear waters and a quiet sea. This beach also has a mooring infrastructure, thus allowing access to the sea. In order to achieve this study’s main goals, it was initially carried out an extensive review and bibliographic research. Subsequently, a sand beach and its shelter groins were simulated and designed to hypothetically promote the retention of the sand and mitigate the tidal effects. In addition to model the beach dynamics, an extensive characterization of the extreme maritime regime was performed. The model was developed based on topographic and hydrographic site surveys and the data using Wave Watch III model at 32.0°N, 17.0°W—obtained from SONEL web page, which gathers new data every 6 hours. Besides, the study also contemplated the analysis of the sea inundation quota for a return period of 100 and 500 years and its development along with the Master Plan of the City of Machico. Furthermore, some final remarks and conclusions will be shown; besides, some future projects should be developed to expand the knowledge of this thematic field.

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Modeling of maritime agitation for the design of maritime infraestructures: the case study of madeira archipelago

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References 19 publications

Land-Use Changes in the Canary Archipelago Using the CORINE Data: A Retrospective Analysis

Land-Use Changes in the Canary Archipelago Using the CORINE Data: A Retrospective Analysis

The Azores Archipelago as a Region with Vast Potential for the Development of Adventure and Slow Tourism

Land Uses Allocation: The Execution of an Artificial Beach and Its Complementary Infrastructures – Madeira Island – Machico, Portugal

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