Measure of the color of beach nourishment sands: A case study from the Belgium coast

Abstract: The aesthetical perception of a beach as a recreational place is closely linked to the sand color. This is one of the most perceptible characteristics of a beach. Sand color can be altered after a nourishment work. This type of works is becoming more and more popular since they represent a good tool for preserving beaches from erosion. However, only little (or none) attention has been paid to sand color during nourishment works. Colors of the sands from the Belgian coast were determined in the Cielab space, together with their granulometry and composition. Color coordinates range bet... Mehr ...