Beach Processes and Nearshore Hydrodynamics of Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, India

Dr. Usha Natesan is a professor of the Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai, India. She received her doctoral degree in ocean engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India, and was conferred with a D. Litt. by the Lincoln University College, Malaysia. She specializes in coastal, ocean and environmental engineering.Dr. Vishnunath R is an environmental expert of Larsen & Toubro Limited, Construction, Chennai, India. He received his doctoral degree in Science and Humanities from the Anna University, Chennai, India. He specializes in coastal, ocean and environmental sciences such as EIA studies.

• Introduction.- Literature Review.- Research Methodology.- Shoreline Variations And Hydrodynamic Conditions Around Rameswaram Island.- Beach Morphology And Hydrodynamic Conditions Along Dhanushkodi.- Oscillation Of Tip And Hydrodynamic Conditions Around Arichamunai.- Summary And Conclusions.