Project Description
I’m commissioning a detailed study that will quantify and model shoreline change so I can select the most cost-effective erosion control measures for a vulnerable coastal reach. You will receive recent bathymetry, topography, wave hind-casts, and sediment data; from these inputs I expect you to build, calibrate, and run a numerical coastal process model, interpret the results, and translate them into clear design guidance.
Your proposal should briefly state your area of coastal engineering specialty and the software suites you work in—whether that is MIKE 21, SWAN, ADCIRC, or an equivalent package—so I can gauge how well your toolset aligns with mine. Please also attach two or three relevant project summaries that show a proven track record in erosion control modelling, preferably with before/after monitoring or peer-reviewed validation.
Deliverables I need at a minimum:
• A baseline erosion assessment referencing historic shoreline movement and driving forces.
• Calibrated model files with full boundary-condition documentation.
• Simulations of at least two mitigation scenarios and a comparative matrix of predicted performance.
• A concise technical report (figures and GIS layers included) plus an executive summary written for non-technical stakeholders.
Acceptance criteria include stable model runs, transparency of assumptions, and results that can be replicated by an independent reviewer. If you have innovative field validation techniques or previous experience navigating local permitting, highlight that as well—I value practical, buildable solutions just as much as numerical accuracy.