Selected Journal Publications
Coastal Research and Modelling Services Ltd
Selected Journal Publications
Jon Lu
Williams, J.J., Kumar, S., Matthews, J., Palmer, T., Hoskins, N., Remla, R.M., Gibbons, A. and Tung, N. (2024) ‘Modelling wave attenuation by salt marsh’, Journal of Coastal Research, SI 113, pp. 591–595.
Williams, J.J., Price, D.M., Atan, R., Del Estal Dominguez, N. and Wright, A. (2024) ‘Modelling dredge plumes for environmental impact assessments’, Journal of Coastal Research, SI 113, pp. 586–590.
Williams, J.J. and Esteves, L.S. (2018) ‘Guidance on setup, calibration, and validation of hydrodynamic, wave and sediment models for shelf seas and estuaries’, Advances in Civil Engineering, Article ID 5251902. doi:10.1155/2017/5251902.
Carling, P., Williams, J.J., Leyland, J. and Esteves, L., 2018. Storm-driven development of shore-normal grooves (gutters) on a steep sandstone beach-face. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 207, pp.312–324.
Nouri, Y., Williams, J.J. and Simpson, D.P., 2017. Gravel Beaches. In: C.W. Finkl and C. Makowski, eds. Encyclopaedia of Coastal Science. 2nd ed. Earth Sciences Series. Springer Reference.
Williams, J.J., Esteves, L.S. and Rochford, W.A. 2015. Modelling Storm Responses on a High-Energy Coastline with XBeach: a Case Study of Rossbeigh Spit, Western Ireland. Modelling Earth Systems and Environment, DOI: 10.1007/s40808-015-0003-8
Williams, J.J., Esteves, L.S., Conduché, T., Barber, P. and Tindle, A. (2014) ‘Using combined modelling approaches to improve coastal defence design: a case study at Hopton-on-Sea, UK’, Journal of Coastal Research, SI 66, pp. 1–8.
Pacheco, A., Williams, J.J. and Ferreira, O. (2013) ‘Validation of ADCP measurements for tidal inlet dynamics’, Coastal Engineering Journal, 54(3), pp. 1–17.
Pacheco, A., Williams, J.J., Ferreira, O., Garel, E. and Reynolds, S. (2011) ‘Application of sediment transport models on a multiple inlet system’, Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. doi:10.1016/j.ecss.2011.08.027.
Williams, J.J., Masselink, G., Buscombe, D., Turner, I.L., Matias, A., Ferreira, A., Metje, N., Coates, L., Chapman, D., Bradbury, A., Albers, A. and Pan, S. (2009) ‘BARDEX (Barrier Dynamics Experiment): taking the beach into the laboratory’, Journal of Coastal Research, SI 56, pp. 158–162.
Masselink, G., Williams, J.J. and Turner, I.L. (2009) ‘Large-scale laboratory investigation into the effect of the beach groundwater table on gravel beach morphology’, Journal of Coastal Research, SI 56, pp. 93–97.
Williams, J.J., Esteves, L.S. and Lisniowski, M.A. (2008) ‘Towards improving the prediction of longshore sediment transport’, IAHS Publication, 325, pp. 599–606.
Williams, J.J., Carling, P.A., Amos, C.L. and Thompson, C. (2008) ‘Turbulence measurements over mud ridge-furrow structures in the Severn Estuary, UK’, Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 79, pp. 213–229.
Williams, J.J., Carling, P.A. and Bell, P.S. (2007) ‘Dynamics of intertidal gravel dunes II’, Journal of Coastal Research, SI 50, pp. 673–677.
Williams, J.J., Metje, N., Coates, L.E. and Atkins, P.R. (2007) ‘Sand suspension by vortex pairing’, Geophysical Research Letters, 34, L15603. doi:10.1029/2007GL030761.
Pan, S., Macdonald, N., Williams, J.J., O’Connor, B., Nicholson, J. and Davies, A.M. (2007) ‘Modelling the hydrodynamics of an offshore sandbank’, Continental Shelf Research, 27, pp. 1264–1286.
Williams, J.J., Carling, P.A. and Bell, P.S. (2006) ‘Dynamics of intertidal gravel dunes’, Journal of Geophysical Research, 111. doi:10.1029/2005JC003000.
Bell, P.S., Williams, J.J., Clarke, S., Morris, B. and Vila-Concejo, A. (2006) ‘Nested radar systems for remote coastal observations’, Journal of Coastal Research, SI 39, pp. 483–487.
Williams, J.J. and Esteves, L.S. (2005) ‘Predicting shoreline response to changes in longshore sediment transport for the Rio Grande do Sul coastline’, Brazilian Journal of Aquatic Science and Technology, 10(1), pp. 1–9.
Williams, J.J. and Esteves, L.S. (2005) ‘Predicting shoreline changes: a case study in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’, Geophysical Research Letters, 32, L11602. doi:10.1029/2005GL022979.
Williams, J.J., Bell, P.S. and Thorne, P.D. (2004) ‘Unifying large and small wave-generated ripples’, Journal of Geophysical Research, 109, C2, C02008. doi:10.1029/2004JC002513.
Williams, J.J., Bell, P.S. and Thorne, P.D. (2004) ‘Measured and predicted wave-generated bedforms’, Journal of Geophysical Research, 109, CO2004. doi:10.1029/2003JC001882.
Williams, J.J. et al. (2003) ‘Tidal inlet function: field evidence and numerical simulation in the INDIA Project’, Journal of Coastal Research, 19(1), pp. 189–211.
Thorne, P.D., Williams, J.J. and Davies, A.G. (2003) ‘Measurements of near-bed intra-wave sediment entrainment above vortex ripples’, Geophysical Research Letters, 30(20), p. 2028.
Williams, J.J., Bell, P.S., Coates, L.E., Metje, N. and Selwyn, R. (2003) ‘Interactions between a benthic tripod and waves on a sandy bed’, Continental Shelf Research, 23, pp. 355–375.
Williams, J.J., Bell, P.S. and Thorne, P.D. (2003) ‘Field measurements of flow fields and sediment transport above mobile bedforms’, Journal of Geophysical Research, 108(C4), p. 3109. doi:10.1029/2002JC001336.
Williams, J.J., Bell, P.S., Humphery, J.D., Hardcastle, P.J. and Thorne, P.D. (2003) ‘New approach to measurement of sediment processes in a tidal inlet’, Continental Shelf Research, 23(14–15), pp. 1239–1254.
Williams, J.J., Rose, C.P. and Thorne, P.D. (2002) ‘Role of wave groups in resuspension of sandy sediments’, Marine Geology, 183, pp. 17–29.
Williams, J.J. and Rose, C.P. (2001) ‘Measured and predicted rates of sediment transport in storm conditions’, Marine Geology, 179, pp. 121–133.
Thorne, P.D., Williams, J.J. and Davies, A.G. (2001) ‘Suspended sediments under waves measured in a large-scale wave flume’, Journal of Geophysical Research, 107(C8), 16pp.
Williams, J.J., Bell, P.S., Thorne, P.D., Trouw, K., Hardcastle, P.J. and Humphery, J.D. (2000) ‘Observed and predicted vertical suspended sediment concentration profiles and bedforms in oscillatory-only flow’, Journal of Coastal Research, 16(3), pp. 698–708.
Williams, J.J. et al. (1999) ‘Interactions between currents, waves and sediments in calm and storm conditions’, Continental Shelf Research, 19(4), pp. 507–536.
Williams, J.J., Macdonald, N.J., O’Connor, B.A., Pan, S. and Player, R. (1999) ‘Offshore sand bank dynamics’, Journal of Marine Systems, 24(1–2), pp. 153–173.
Williams, J.J., Trouw, K. and Rose, C.P. (1999) ‘Dynamics of sand over a rippled bed due to waves’, Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 50(1), pp. 143–151.
Williams, J.J., Rose, C.P. and van Rijn, L.C. (1998) ‘Vertical suspended sediment concentration profiles in combined wave-current flows’, Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 125(9), pp. 906–911.
Williams, J.J. (1995) ‘Drag and sediment dispersion over sand waves’, Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Research, 41, pp. 659–687.
Williams, J.J., Butterfield, G.R. and Clark, D.G. (1995) ‘Aeolian aerodynamic entrainment threshold: effect of boundary layer flow conditions’, Sedimentology, 41(2), pp. 238–258.
Williams, J.J., Butterfield, G.R. and Clark, D.G. (1990) ‘Aerodynamic entrainment threshold and dislodgement rates on impervious and permeable beds’, Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 15(3), pp. 255–264.
Williams, J.J. (1990) ‘Video observations of marine gravel transport’, Geo-Marine Letters, 10(3), pp. 157–164.
Williams, J.J., Butterfield, G.R. and Clark, D.G. (1990) ‘Rates of aerodynamic entrainment in a developing boundary layer’, Sedimentology, 37(6), pp. 1039–1048.
Thorne, P.D., Williams, J.J. and Heathershaw, A.D. (1989) ‘In situ acoustic measurements of marine gravel threshold and transport’, Sedimentology, 36(1), pp. 61–74.
Williams, J.J., Thorne, P.D. and Heathershaw, A.D. (1989) ‘Measurements of turbulence in the benthic boundary layer over gravel’, Sedimentology, 36(6), pp. 959–971.
Williams, J.J., Thorne, P.D. and Heathershaw, A.D. (1989) ‘Comparison between acoustic measurements and predictions of the bedload transport of marine gravel’, Sedimentology, 36(6), pp. 973–979.
Hamza, A.J., Esteves, L.S., Cvitanović, M. & Kairo, J.G., 2023. Sustainable natural resource management must recognise community diversity. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504509.2023.2192006
Esteves, L.S., Hamza, A.J., Cvitanović, M. & Kairo, J.G., 2023. CoastSnap Mozambique: An experience of citizen science in Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coastal Sediments ’23, pp.872–880. https://doi.org/10.1142/9789811275135_0082
Hamza, A.J., Esteves, L.S. & Cvitanović, M., 2022. Changes in Mangrove Cover and Exposure to Coastal Hazards in Kenya. Land, 11(10), p.1714. https://doi.org/10.3390/land11101714
Ballesteros, C. & Esteves, L.S., 2021. Integrated assessment of coastal exposure and social vulnerability to coastal hazards in East Africa. Estuaries and Coasts, 44, pp.2056–2072.
Henderson, J., Breen, C., Esteves, L.S., La Chimia, A., Lane, P., Macamo, S., Marvin, G. & Wynee-Jones, S., 2021. Rising from the Depths Network: A Challenge-Led Research Agenda for Marine Heritage and Sustainable Development in Eastern Africa. Heritage, 4(3), pp.1026–1048. https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage4030057
Hamza, A.J., Esteves, L.S., Cvitanović, M. & Kairo, J.G., 2020. Past and present utilization of mangrove resources in eastern Africa and drivers of change. Journal of Coastal Research, SI 95, pp.39–44. https://doi.org/10.2112/SI95-008.1
Martins, K.A., Pereira, P.D.S., Esteves, L.S. & Williams, J., 2020. The Role of Coral Reefs in Coastal Protection: Analysis of Beach Morphology. Journal of Coastal Research, SI 92, pp.157–164.
Esteves, L.S. & Ballesteros, C., 2019. Building an index of exposure to coastal change in Eastern Africa with applications to conservation of cultural heritage. Coastal Sediments ’19, pp.1063–1077.
Ferreira, L.M.R., Esteves, L.S., Souza, E.P., Santos, C.A.C. & Rego, V.G.S., 2019. Mudanças espaço temporal da disponibilidade de serviços ecossistêmicos em uma microbacia hidrográfica do nordeste brasileiro. Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente, 52, pp.155–174.
Atkinson, J. & Esteves, L.S., 2018. Alongshore Variability in the Response of a Mixed Sand and Gravel Beach to Bimodal Wave Direction. Geosciences, 8, p.488. https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences8120488
Atkinson, J., Esteves, L.S., Williams, J.J., McCann, D.L. & Bell, P.S., 2018. The Application of X-Band Radar for Characterisation of Nearshore Dynamics on a Mixed Sand and Gravel Beach. Journal of Coastal Research, SI 85, pp.281–285. https://doi.org/10.2112/SI85-057.1
Esteves, L.S., 2018. Climate change: we need to start moving people away from some coastal areas, warns scientist. The Conversation, 13 September. https://theconversation.com/climate-change-we-need-to-start-moving-people-away-from-some-coastal-areas-warns-scientist-101351
Esteves, L.S. & Guisado-Pintado, E., 2018. Cambio climático: hay que alejar a la gente de algunas zonas costeras (también en España). The Conversation, 30 September. https://theconversation.com/cambio-climatico-hay-que-alejar-a-la-gente-de-algunas-zonas-costeras-tambien-en-espana-103270
Ferreira, L.M.R., Esteves, L.S., Souza, E.P. & Santos, C.A.C., 2018. Impact of the urbanisation process in the availability of ecosystem services in a tropical ecotone area. Ecosystems. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10021-018-0270-0
Atkinson, J., Esteves, L.S., Williams, J.J., Bell, P.S. & McCann, D., 2017. Monitoring nearshore processes and understanding significant coastal change using X-band radar. Coastal Dynamics 2017, pp.1506–1517.
Esteves, L.S. & Williams, J.J., 2015. Changes in coastal sediment dynamics due to managed realignment. Coastal Sediments ’15. https://doi.org/10.1142/9789814689977_0165
Almeida, D., Neto, C., Esteves, L.S. & Costa, J.C., 2014. The impacts of land-use changes on the recovery of saltmarshes in Portugal. Ocean & Coastal Management, 92, pp.40–49.
Esteves, L.S., 2014. Creating space for change: managed realignment and flood risk reduction in low-lying coastal areas. Deltas in Times of Climate Change, 25 September. http://edepot.wur.nl/314808
Esteves, L.S., 2014. Managed realignment: A sustainable approach to restore coastal habitats and manage flood risk? Deltas in Times of Climate Change, 26 September. http://edepot.wur.nl/315292
Esteves, L.S. & Thomas, K., 2014. Managed realignment in practice in the UK: results from two independent surveys. Journal of Coastal Research, SI 70, pp.407–413.
Esteves, L.S., 2013. Consequences to flood management of using different probability distributions to estimate extreme rainfall. Journal of Environmental Management, 115, pp.98–105.
Esteves, L.S., 2013. Is managed realignment a sustainable long-term coastal management approach? Journal of Coastal Research, SI 65, pp.933–938.
Esteves, L.S., 2012. Climate change adaptation in England: is managed realignment a sustainable strategy? Regions Magazine, 288(1), pp.16–18.
Esteves, L.S., Brown, J.M., Williams, J.J. & Lymbery, G., 2012. Quantifying thresholds for significant dune erosion along the Sefton Coast, Northwest England. Geomorphology, 143, pp.52–61.
Portman, M., Esteves, L.S., Le, X.Q. & Khan, A.Z., 2012. Improving integration for integrated coastal zone management. Science of the Total Environment, 439, pp.194–201.
Esteves, L.S., Williams, J.J. & Brown, J.M., 2011. Looking for evidence of climate change impacts in the eastern Irish Sea. Natural Hazards and Earth Systems, 11, pp.1641–1656.
Esteves, L.S. & Williams, J.J., 2011. Characterising the impact of significant dune erosion along the Sefton Coast, NW England. Coastal Sediments ’11, pp.684–697.
Simioni, B. & Esteves, L.S., 2010. Analysing the performance of multi-functional artificial reefs. Journal of Integrated Coastal Zone Management, 10(1), pp.127–145.
Esteves, L.S., Williams, J.J. & Lisniowski, M.A., 2009. Measuring and modelling longshore sediment transport. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 83, pp.47–59.
Esteves, L.S., Williams, J.J., Nock, A. & Lymbery, G., 2009. Quantifying shoreline changes along the Sefton Coast (UK) and the implications for research-informed coastal management. Journal of Coastal Research, SI 56, pp.602–606.
Fonteh, M., Esteves, L.S. & Gehrels, W.R., 2009. Mapping and valuation of ecosystems and economic activities along the coast of Cameroon: implications of future sea level rise. Coastline Reports, 13, pp.47–63.
Esteves, L.S., Teixeira, P. & Williams, J.J., 2008. Managing coastal erosion: from long-term coastal evolution to seasonal shoreline changes. IAHS Publication 325, Sediment Dynamics in Changing Environments, pp.516–523.
Esteves, L.S., Williams, J.J. & Bell, P.S., 2007. Assessing nearshore bar movements during storms using time-averaged X-band radar images. Coastal Sediments ’07, 3, pp.1886–1899.
Esteves, L.S. et al., 2007. Measured cross-shore and vertical variations in grain size, sorting and composition in suspended sediments transported by longshore currents. Journal of Coastal Research, SI 50, pp.615–619.
Esteves, L.S., Dillenburg, S.R. & Toldo Jr., E.E., 2006. Alongshore patterns of shoreline movements in southern Brazil. Journal of Coastal Research, SI 39, pp.215–219.
Esteves, L.S., Williams, J.J. & Dillenburg, S.R., 2006. Seasonal and interannual influences on the patterns of shoreline changes in Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. Journal of Coastal Research, 22(5), pp.1076–1093.
Esteves, L.S., 2004. Shoreline changes and coastal evolution as parameters to identify priority areas for management in Rio Grande do Sul. Pesquisas, 31(2), pp.15–30.
Dillenburg, S.R., Esteves, L.S. & Tomazelli, L.J., 2004. A critical evaluation of coastal erosion in Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 76(3), pp.611–623.
Esteves, L.S., Dillenburg, S.R. & Toldo Jr., E.E., 2003. Regional alongshore variability of shoreline movements in southern Brazil. Coastal Sediments ’03, Clearwater Beach, Florida, 11p.
Esteves, L.S. et al., 2003. Coastal development and human impacts along the Rio Grande do Sul beaches, Brazil. Journal of Coastal Research, SI 35, pp.548–556.
Esteves, L.S., Toldo Jr., E.E., Dillenburg, S.R. & Tomazelli, L.J., 2002. Long- and short-term coastal erosion in southern Brazil. Journal of Coastal Research, SI 36, pp.273–282.
Esteves, L.S. & Finkl, C.W., 2001. A comparison of beach erosion and protection in east and west Florida coastal segments. Journal of Coastal Research, SI 34, pp.216–231.
Esteves, L.S. et al., 2000. Beachfront owners’ perception of erosion along an armored shoreline in southern Brazil. Pesquisas, 27(2), pp.97–109.
Esteves, L.S. & Finkl, C.W., 1999. Late Cenozoic depositional paleoenvironments of southeast Florida interpreted from core logs. Revista Brasileira de Geociências, 29(2), pp.217–224.
Esteves, L.S. & Finkl, C.W., 1998. The problem of critically eroded areas (CEA): an evaluation of Florida beaches. Journal of Coastal Research, SI 26, pp.11–18.
Finkl, C.W. & Esteves, L.S., 1998. The state of our shores: a critical evaluation of the distribution, extension, and characterisation of beach erosion and protection in Florida. Proceedings of the 1998 National Conference on Beach Preservation Technology, pp.302–318.