README.txt

The Coastal Dynamics Analyzer (CDA) is a new plugin for QGIS, developed to provide an automatic method for Shoreline Change Analysis (SCA), improving the accuracy and speed of the analysis. This tool was developed starting by the study carried out by Manno et al. 2022.
The CDA plugin is written in PyQGIS (version v.1.0.0). It allows you to define a piecewise polynomial baseline and generate transects for shoreline change analysis. CDA allows commonly used rate-of-change such as End Point Rate (EPR), Net Shoreline Movement (NSM), Shoreline Change Envelope (SCE), and Linear Regression Rate (LRR) to be calculated, providing reports in .csv and shapefile formats.
Easily installed using the QGIS plugin manager or as a Python script, the plugin is based on QGIS algorithms and scientific libraries. It provides an intuitive environment for analysing coastal transects and, due to its speed and accuracy, make it suitable for regional studies and for providing parameters needed for erosion management strategies. In addition, CDA is distinguished by its ability to perform detailed and automated analyses, supporting the scientific community, industry professionals, and coastal managers in monitoring coastal changes, identifying erosion-prone areas, and evaluating the effectiveness of mitigation measures.

TO USE THE PLUGIN INSTALL VIA THE PLUGIN-MANAGER OR RUN THE CDA_MAIN_.py SCRIPT FROM THE PROCESSING TOOLS AS AN EXISTING SCRIPT (RECOMMENDED CHOICE).

For more information see the User Manual.

Cite as Scala et al., 2024

See related UserGuide at https://github.com/PietroScalaUnipa/CDA