Hydrometeorological Conditions for the Occurrence of Aeolian Processes on the Southern Baltic Coast in Poland
This article presents the temporal and spatial variability of hydrometeorological conditions conducive aeolian processes on the Southern Baltic coastal zone in Poland. The analysis made use of daily meteorological (wind, temperature, and rainfall) and hydrological (sea level) data from 1961 to 2010....
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| description | This article presents the temporal and spatial variability of hydrometeorological conditions conducive aeolian processes on the Southern Baltic coastal zone in Poland. The analysis made use of daily meteorological (wind, temperature, and rainfall) and hydrological (sea level) data from 1961 to 2010. Data for four stations (Świnoujście, Kołobrzeg, Ustka, Hel) were provided by the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management in Warsaw. A time decomposition of hydrometeorological conditions conducive to the initiation and intensification of aeolian processes in the coastal zone was also performed. In addition to their scientific significance, the temporal and spatial conditions for aeolian processes on the Baltic coast of Poland have an essential utilitarian significance. Modern aeolian processes on the Baltic coast limit the development potential of the coastal zone. Aeolian processes have a positive and negative impact on geomorphological transformation of the sea coast. They take part in the reconstruction of the beach and foredunes after storms. In periods between storms, coastal wind is seen to decrease the balance of beach sediments and lowers the beach area. On the other hand, onshore wind favors, among other things, filling of tourist infrastructure and development located at the hinterland of the beach and dunes. Hydrometeorological conditions especially favorable to the intensification of aeolian processes are the main determinants of geomorphological changes in the coastal zone (some of which can be extreme). Temporal and spatial analysis of hydrometeorological conditions conducive to aeolian processes is important for many areas of human activity, especially those concerning protection, management, and development of the coast. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0212e166972e4f86864aaa9ed78c410c2022-12-22T03:06:33ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412018-11-011012174510.3390/w10121745w10121745Hydrometeorological Conditions for the Occurrence of Aeolian Processes on the Southern Baltic Coast in PolandMarcin Hojan0Jacek Tylkowski1Mirosław Rurek2Institute of Geography, Department of Landscape History Research, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, 85-033 Bydgoszcz, PolandInstitute of Geoecology and Geoinformation, Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences, Adam Mickiewicz University, Krygowski 10, 61-680 Poznań, PolandInstitute of Geography, Department of Landscape History Research, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, 85-033 Bydgoszcz, PolandThis article presents the temporal and spatial variability of hydrometeorological conditions conducive aeolian processes on the Southern Baltic coastal zone in Poland. The analysis made use of daily meteorological (wind, temperature, and rainfall) and hydrological (sea level) data from 1961 to 2010. Data for four stations (Świnoujście, Kołobrzeg, Ustka, Hel) were provided by the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management in Warsaw. A time decomposition of hydrometeorological conditions conducive to the initiation and intensification of aeolian processes in the coastal zone was also performed. In addition to their scientific significance, the temporal and spatial conditions for aeolian processes on the Baltic coast of Poland have an essential utilitarian significance. Modern aeolian processes on the Baltic coast limit the development potential of the coastal zone. Aeolian processes have a positive and negative impact on geomorphological transformation of the sea coast. They take part in the reconstruction of the beach and foredunes after storms. In periods between storms, coastal wind is seen to decrease the balance of beach sediments and lowers the beach area. On the other hand, onshore wind favors, among other things, filling of tourist infrastructure and development located at the hinterland of the beach and dunes. Hydrometeorological conditions especially favorable to the intensification of aeolian processes are the main determinants of geomorphological changes in the coastal zone (some of which can be extreme). Temporal and spatial analysis of hydrometeorological conditions conducive to aeolian processes is important for many areas of human activity, especially those concerning protection, management, and development of the coast.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/10/12/1745aeolian processeshydrometeorological conditionsonshore and offshore windsSouthern Baltic coast |
| spellingShingle | Marcin Hojan Jacek Tylkowski Mirosław Rurek Hydrometeorological Conditions for the Occurrence of Aeolian Processes on the Southern Baltic Coast in Poland Water aeolian processes hydrometeorological conditions onshore and offshore winds Southern Baltic coast |
| title | Hydrometeorological Conditions for the Occurrence of Aeolian Processes on the Southern Baltic Coast in Poland |
| title_full | Hydrometeorological Conditions for the Occurrence of Aeolian Processes on the Southern Baltic Coast in Poland |
| title_fullStr | Hydrometeorological Conditions for the Occurrence of Aeolian Processes on the Southern Baltic Coast in Poland |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hydrometeorological Conditions for the Occurrence of Aeolian Processes on the Southern Baltic Coast in Poland |
| title_short | Hydrometeorological Conditions for the Occurrence of Aeolian Processes on the Southern Baltic Coast in Poland |
| title_sort | hydrometeorological conditions for the occurrence of aeolian processes on the southern baltic coast in poland |
| topic | aeolian processes hydrometeorological conditions onshore and offshore winds Southern Baltic coast |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/10/12/1745 |
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