Research
The commissioning of research was identified as one of the key objectives following the formation of SCOPAC in 1986, and is explicit in its original Terms of Reference – “Promoting, co-ordinating and undertaking research to increase understanding and improve management of the regional shoreline environment”. Research immediately became a major part of SCOPAC's activities and has continued ever since.
A list of some of some of SCOPAC's significant research activities since 1998 is provided below. Please click on the project titles for more information.
- SCOPAC Sediment Transport Study
- SCOPAC Bibliographic Database
- RESPONSE European LIFE Environment Project
- Preparing for the Impacts of Climate Change Study
- South-East England Strategic Coastal Defence Planning Map
- The Evolution of the Solent River - animation
- Strategic Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme
In 2007 the Isle of Wight Centre for the Coastal Environment and the Channel Coast Observatory were commissioned by SCOPAC to undertake a review of past research activities. The review included European, national and regional projects, as well as SCOPAC's own research programme. The purpose of the research review was to provide a prioritised research programme for SCOPAC, relevant to the central south coast of England for the next five years. To view the research programme follow the link below:
