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Author:   T.N. Prakash ,  L. Sheela Nair ,  T.S. Shahul Hameed
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2015 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   2.291kg
ISBN:  

9783319123660

ISBN 10:   3319123661
Pages:   111
Publication Date:   01 December 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. Lakshadweep Islands 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Origin of Islands 1.3 Geology and Geomorphology of Islands 1.4 Historical Profile 1.5 Socio-Economic Profile 1.6 Livelihood 1.7 Administrative Setup 1.7.1 Panchayati Raj System 1.7.2 Judicial System 1.8 Topography and Surface Characteristics 1.9 Groundwater Resources 1.10 Ecological Profile of the Islands 1.10.1 Coral Reef 1.10.2 Status of Coral Reefs 1.11 Natural Hazards References 2. Hydrodynamics of Lakshadweep Sea 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Waves 2.2.1 Wave Heights 2.2.2 Wave Periods 2.3 Wave Direction 2.4 Currents 2.4.1 In the Open Sea 2.4.2 Inside Lagoon 2.5 Tide 2.6 Wind 2.7 Summary References 3. Beach Morphology 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Beaches of Lakshadweep 3.3 Beach Monitoring Programme 3.4 Beach Morphological Changes 3.4.1 Long-term Changes 3.4.1.1 Laccadive Group 3.4.1.2 Amindivi Group 3.4.1.3 Minicoy Group 3.4.2 Short-term Changes 3.4.2.1 Laccadive Group 3.4.2.2 Amindivi Group 3.4.2.3 Minicoy Group 3.5 Beach Sediment Characteristics 3.6 Shore Protection Measures 3.7 Summary References 4. Numerical Modelling of Coastal Processes of Kavaratti Island 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Numerical Model Studies : Models used 4.2.1 Spectral Wave (SW) Model 4.3 MIKE21 Flow Model (MIKE21-FM) 4.3.1 Sediment Transport Module 4.4 Model Setup 4.5 Model Calibration and Validation 4.6 Results and Discussion 4.6.1 Simulated Wave Parameters 4.6.2 Wave Diffraction 4.6.3 Coastal Circulation 4.6.4 Sediment Transport 4.6.5 Bed Level Changes 4.6.6 Impact of Anthropogenic Activities 4.6.7 Shore Protection Measures 4.6.8 Strengthening of Reef on the Northern Part of the Island 4.7 Summary References 5. Energy Resources 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Present Status of Power Generation 5.3 Economics of Power Generation 5.4 Wave Power Potential 5.5 Wind Power Potential 5.6 Advantages of Renewable Energy 5.7 Summary References 6. Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan for Lakshadweep Islands 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Coastal Zone Management in Lakshadweep 6.2.1 Existing Management Regulations 6.2.2 Local Level Planning 6.2.3 Coastal Regulation Zones 6.3 ICZMP Approach 6.4 Physico-Environmental Characteristics of the Islands (Resource) 6.5 Issues/Problems Related to Islands 6.5.1 Coastal Erosion and Shore Protection 6.5.2 Fresh Water Management 6.5.3 Conservation of Coral Reefs/Mangroves 6.5.4 Fishery Resource Exploitation and Catch Enhancement 6.5.5 Sewage and Solid Waste Treatment 6.5.6 Tourism 6.5.7 Environmental Education for People 6.6 Conflicts and Perceptions of the Stakeholders in Islands 6.7 ICZMP 6.8 Summary References

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