Variation of Sediment Characteristics Along an Open Coast and Near an Estuary

The importance of investigating the sediment characteristics along an open coast and in an estuary are discussed through a comprehensive literature review. The sediment characteristics along an open coast and near an estuary situated on the southeast coast of India are quantified through field investigations conducted over a couple of years. The temporal and spatial variations are discussed. The seasonal variations for both the above-stated environments are also presented and discussed in this chapter.