Update 2.0 to Coastal dynamics analyzer (CDA): A QGIS plugin for transect and area based analysis of coastal erosion

The Coastal Dynamics Analyzer (CDA) v.2.0 is an enhanced version of the existing QGIS plugin, CDA v.1.0, which was originally developed for transect-based analysis (TBA) in coastal erosion assessment. This new release introduces the Area-Based Analysis (ABA), a new methodology useful for analyzing i...

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Main Authors: Pietro Scala, Giorgio Manno, Carlo Lo Re, Giuseppe Ciraolo
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Published: Elsevier 2025-05-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352711025001372
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description The Coastal Dynamics Analyzer (CDA) v.2.0 is an enhanced version of the existing QGIS plugin, CDA v.1.0, which was originally developed for transect-based analysis (TBA) in coastal erosion assessment. This new release introduces the Area-Based Analysis (ABA), a new methodology useful for analyzing irregular or dynamic shorelines. By integrating ABA, CDA v.2.0 enables users to evaluate broader coastal dynamics and changes, providing a more comprehensive toolkit for researchers and professionals engaged in coastal monitoring and management. The plugin maintains its user-friendly interface and compatibility with QGIS, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.
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spelling doaj-art-dbf6f83ba8864897bb8e235e7b2c41bb2025-08-20T02:30:18ZengElsevierSoftwareX2352-71102025-05-013010217010.1016/j.softx.2025.102170Update 2.0 to Coastal dynamics analyzer (CDA): A QGIS plugin for transect and area based analysis of coastal erosionPietro Scala0Giorgio Manno1Carlo Lo Re2Giuseppe Ciraolo3Department of Engineering (DI), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Building 8 90128 Palermo, ItalyDepartment of Engineering (DI), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Building 8 90128 Palermo, Italy; Corresponding author.ISPRA, Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Via V. Brancati 48 00144 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Engineering (DI), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Building 8 90128 Palermo, ItalyThe Coastal Dynamics Analyzer (CDA) v.2.0 is an enhanced version of the existing QGIS plugin, CDA v.1.0, which was originally developed for transect-based analysis (TBA) in coastal erosion assessment. This new release introduces the Area-Based Analysis (ABA), a new methodology useful for analyzing irregular or dynamic shorelines. By integrating ABA, CDA v.2.0 enables users to evaluate broader coastal dynamics and changes, providing a more comprehensive toolkit for researchers and professionals engaged in coastal monitoring and management. The plugin maintains its user-friendly interface and compatibility with QGIS, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352711025001372Shoreline evolutionFree GIS toolArea-based analysisCoastal monitoringTool update
spellingShingle Pietro Scala
Giorgio Manno
Carlo Lo Re
Giuseppe Ciraolo
Update 2.0 to Coastal dynamics analyzer (CDA): A QGIS plugin for transect and area based analysis of coastal erosion
SoftwareX
Shoreline evolution
Free GIS tool
Area-based analysis
Coastal monitoring
Tool update
title Update 2.0 to Coastal dynamics analyzer (CDA): A QGIS plugin for transect and area based analysis of coastal erosion
title_full Update 2.0 to Coastal dynamics analyzer (CDA): A QGIS plugin for transect and area based analysis of coastal erosion
title_fullStr Update 2.0 to Coastal dynamics analyzer (CDA): A QGIS plugin for transect and area based analysis of coastal erosion
title_full_unstemmed Update 2.0 to Coastal dynamics analyzer (CDA): A QGIS plugin for transect and area based analysis of coastal erosion
title_short Update 2.0 to Coastal dynamics analyzer (CDA): A QGIS plugin for transect and area based analysis of coastal erosion
title_sort update 2 0 to coastal dynamics analyzer cda a qgis plugin for transect and area based analysis of coastal erosion
topic Shoreline evolution
Free GIS tool
Area-based analysis
Coastal monitoring
Tool update
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352711025001372
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