Nelvinebi/Sediment-Transport-and-Coastal-Morphodynamics-Modeling-in-the-Niger-Delta-Using-ML

Machine learning–based modeling of sediment transport and coastal morphodynamics in the Niger Delta using synthetic oceanographic data, producing GIS-ready erosion and accretion maps to support coastal erosion monitoring, shoreline management, and climate-resilient coastal planning. # Sediment Transport and Coastal Morphodynamics Modeling in the Niger Delta Using Machine Learning ## Live Dashboard Interactive coastal analytics dashboard: (https) A data-driven coastal modeling project that investigates sediment transport dynamics and shoreline morphodynamics in the Niger Delta using machine learning and synthetic oceanographic data. The project simulates realistic coastal conditions, predicts sediment transport rates, and analyzes morphodynamic behavior such as erosion and accretion processes, supporting coastal environmental analysis and spatial decision-making. 📌 Project Overview The Niger Delta coastline is highly dynamic, with sediment movement controlled by interactions between waves, tidal processes, ocean currents, and sediment characteristics. These processes influence shoreline stability, ecosystem health, and coastal infrastructure. This project applies machine learning techniques to simulate and model sediment transport behavior using physically consistent synthetic coastal datasets. By integrating multiple oceanographic and sediment variables, the workflow predicts sediment transport rates and morphodynamic responses, demonstrating how data science and environmental modeling can support coastal research and management. 🎯 Project Objectives The main goals of this project include: • Simulating realistic coastal and oceanographic forcing conditions for the Niger Delta • Predicting sediment transport rates using machine learning • Analyzing coastal morphodynamic responses including erosion and accretion patterns • Identifying key environmental drivers influencing sediment transport • Generating analytical visualizations that explain coastal sediment dynamics 🌊 Coastal Factors Considered The model evaluates several environmental variables that influence sediment movement. Feature Description Wave Height (m) Represents wave energy impacting sediment transport Wave Period (s …