Coastal Geomorphology and Modeling
Your coastal project demands more than data points, it requires a clear, science-based understanding of how landforms, habitats, and physical processes shape resilience. At Integral, we support your project with precise site investigations, advanced mapping, and geomorphic characterization that uncover the story your coastline is telling. Whether you’re evaluating development opportunities, planning infrastructure upgrades or repairs, or protecting natural resources, our role is to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed, confident decisions.
Featured Case Studies
Investigating Sea Cliff Retreat Along the California Coast
Rio Del Mar State Beach Living Shoreline Project – Santa Cruz, CA
Miramontes Point Resort Properties
Coastal Experts
David L. Revell, Ph.D. Principal, Coastal Climate Risk and Resilience
Andrew Wycklendt, P.E., BCCE Senior Engineering Advisor
Babak Tehranirad, Ph.D. Senior Consultant
We combine field surveys, geospatial technologies, and geomorphic analysis to reveal how shorelines evolve, sediments move, and habitats respond to changing conditions. Acting as your technical partner, we translate complex science into actionable insights—maps, models, and visualizations that clarify risks and highlight opportunities. With Integral at your side, you gain the foresight to plan smarter, address uncertainty, and achieve solutions that safeguard both your investment and the communities you serve.
What We Deliver
- High-resolution topographic and bathymetric maps to support physical process and hazards analyses
- Shoreline and volume change rates, longshore transport curves, and sediment budgets
- Hazard and risk maps to guide planning and permitting
- 3D visualizations and dashboards for clear decision-making and public engagement
Methods & Tools
- LiDAR, RTK-GPS, hydrographic, photogrammetric, and drone surveys
- Sediment sampling and geomorphic profiling
- GIS mapping and geostatistical modeling (ArcGIS, Surfer, EVS-Pro)
- Interactive analysis with coastal conditions and morphology dashboards
- Conceptual site models to map system dynamics and drivers of change
- Coastal process (hydrodynamic, wave, sediment transport, and morphology) modeling (Delft3D, ADCIRC, SWAN, XBeach, ShorelineS, SPHINX, FunWave, SWASH, GENESIS, SBEACH, CHAMP, WHAFIS, RUNUP, ROMS)