To gain insight in processes that influence the formation of coastlines it is necessary to conduct in-situ measurements in a given study area. Typical physical parameters of interest are water velocity, sediment concentrations and wave height. The data gathered in the in-situ measurements help the scientist in developing new models or tune existing ones. Tripods consist of a frame on which several instruments can be mounted. These tripods are used to take in-situ measurements of sediment transports on near-shore coastal waters and rivers. See the Tripod homepage for more information.
