References
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Fig. 4.13 Future water management needs in shallow coastal regions: Sea-level rise, intensification
of the terrestrial water cycle and land subsidence will aggravate an efficient drainage
would be affected if you would open a dike section? Explain, which processe would
be affected, and in which way.
2. Most coastal areas are characterised by a humid climate, resulting in a positive terrestrial water balance. What effect does coastal protection have on the water balance
of the protected hinterland? In which way does water management compensate for
these impacts? Identify the problem and compare different solution options.
3. Climate change is a major issue in coastal regions. Look at the water balance equation: which fluxes and states are directly influenced by climate change, and which
ones can be affected indirectly? Explain possible changes based on observed and
projected climate change in your region.
References
F. Ahlhorn, J. Meyerdirks, and I. Umlauf. Speichern statt pumpen. Abschlussbericht. Technical
report, University of Oldenburg, 2010.
A. Baumgartner and H.-J. Liebscher. Allgemeine Hydrologie. Quantitative Hydrologie. Borntraeger,
1996.
H. Bormann, F. Ahlhorn, and T. Klenke. Adaptation of water management to regional climate change
in a coastal region – hydrological change vs. community perception and strategies. Journal of
Hydrology, 454-455:64–75, 2012.
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Fig. 4.13 Future water management needs in shallow coastal regions: Sea-level rise, intensification
of the terrestrial water cycle and land subsidence will aggravate an efficient drainage
would be affected if you would open a dike section? Explain, which processe would
be affected, and in which way.
2. Most coastal areas are characterised by a humid climate, resulting in a positive terrestrial water balance. What effect does coastal protection have on the water balance
of the protected hinterland? In which way does water management compensate for
these impacts? Identify the problem and compare different solution options.
3. Climate change is a major issue in coastal regions. Look at the water balance equation: which fluxes and states are directly influenced by climate change, and which
ones can be affected indirectly? Explain possible changes based on observed and
projected climate change in your region.
References
F. Ahlhorn, J. Meyerdirks, and I. Umlauf. Speichern statt pumpen. Abschlussbericht. Technical
report, University of Oldenburg, 2010.
A. Baumgartner and H.-J. Liebscher. Allgemeine Hydrologie. Quantitative Hydrologie. Borntraeger,
1996.
H. Bormann, F. Ahlhorn, and T. Klenke. Adaptation of water management to regional climate change
in a coastal region – hydrological change vs. community perception and strategies. Journal of
Hydrology, 454-455:64–75, 2012.