BeachTour | Synergy for the sustainable development and safety of the Hellenic Tourist Beaches (2014-2015)
The project aimed at the creation of a dynamic and easy-to-use database for the registration and processing of information related to the environmental characteristics of Greek beaches, as well as information related to beach management (coastal facilities, accessibility, safety) using online information. In addition, it aimed at assessing the accuracy/sensitivity of high-resolution satellite imagery in order to determine their physical characteristics and the development/testing of an automated Coastal Monitoring System – CMS, which records, processes and transmits environmental (wave break/ run-up, wind speed/ direction, atmosphere/water temperature, ultraviolet radiation) and useful (number of visitors, activities, safety) information. An innovative morphodynamic model was developed as part of the project using Spatio-temporal information, 3D laser scanner data, and high-frequency sensors. Also, “best practices” were identified for managing the vulnerability of beaches due to climate change (sea-level change) in relation to the socio-economic cost/benefit assessment and to propose effective measures to adapt to the new conditions.
Partners: National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, University of the Aegean, Technological Educational Institute of Athens, TechNETropia Ltd, TERRA SPATIUM SA
Funding: Co-financed by Greece and the European Union – Action COOPERATION II