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Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; 1 Lakshadweep Islands; Abstract ; 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; Abstract ; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Waves; 2.2.1 Wave Heights
2.2.2 Wave Periods2.3 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; Abstract ; 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 IslandAbstract ; 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 SummaryReferences; 5 Energy Resources; Abstract ; 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; Abstract ; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Coastal Zone Management in the Lakshadweep; 6.2.1 Existing Management Regulations; 6.2.2 Local Level Planning; 6.2.3 Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP); 6.3 ICZMP Approach
6.4 Physico-environmental Characteristics of the Islands (Resource)6.5 IssuesProblems Related to Islands; 6.5.1 Coastal Erosion and Shore Protection; 6.5.2 Fresh Water Management; 6.5.3 Conservation of Coral ReefsMangroves; 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
2.2.2 Wave Periods2.3 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; Abstract ; 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 IslandAbstract ; 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 SummaryReferences; 5 Energy Resources; Abstract ; 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; Abstract ; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Coastal Zone Management in the Lakshadweep; 6.2.1 Existing Management Regulations; 6.2.2 Local Level Planning; 6.2.3 Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP); 6.3 ICZMP Approach
6.4 Physico-environmental Characteristics of the Islands (Resource)6.5 IssuesProblems Related to Islands; 6.5.1 Coastal Erosion and Shore Protection; 6.5.2 Fresh Water Management; 6.5.3 Conservation of Coral ReefsMangroves; 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