ERDC launched SandSnap to build a national database of sand-grain size, filling a critical knowledge gap that will enable better beach management. Listen to episode 69 to learn more about SandSnap’s latest advancements and how it is making our coastlines more resilient to storms. You can also watch a video of the episode.
MORE INFORMATION:
WEBSITE: SandSnap website
VIDEO: How to Collect Data at the Beach with SandSnap
PODCAST: Previous Power of ERDC podcast episode about SandSnap (#18, June 27, 2022)
ERDC TECHNICAL REPORT: Technical Feasibility of Creating a Beach Grain Size Database with Citizen Scientists (2020)
COASTAL ENGINEERING: SandSnap: Measuring and Mapping Beach Grain Size Using Crowd-Sourced Smartphone Images (2024)
CONFERENCE PAPER: Creating a Nationwide Beach Grain Size Database by Engaging Citizen Scientists
FORBES MAGAZINE: How You Can Help Scientists Track Grains of Sand
