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Welcome to IH-SET

This document provides a comprehensive overview of IH-SET (IH-Shoreline Evolution Tools), including its primary modules and functionalities. IH-SET is a versatile open-source tool designed for simulating coastal processes, including the static equilibrium of shorelines and morphodynamic changes over time. Designed to be flexible, IH-SET enables researchers and engineers to model shoreline evolution from anywhere in the world, across a variety of spatial and temporal scales to suit wide range of research objectives. The flexibility of the IH-SET tool, makes it a valuable resource for analyzing and predicting shoreline behavior under a wide variety of natural and anthropogenic-influenced scenarios. Figure 1 illustrates the main user interface of IH-SET, showcasing the primary dashboard and the simulation tools available within the platform.

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Fig. 1. User interface of IH-SET, featuring the primary dashboard and access menus for the modeling tools.

A key strength of IH-SET is its broad applicability, allowing for the simulation of both significant short-term events and long-term trends in coastal evolution. This versatility makes it particularly effective for analyzing equilibrium shoreline profiles and projecting future shoreline changes over extended periods. As a result, IH-SET serves as a essential tool for informed decision-making in coastal protection planning and sustainable coastal management.

Acknowledgement

IH-SET (Shoreline Evolution Tools) is a project developed under the Programa de Ciencias Marinas (PCM) as part of the ThinkInAzul programme, supported by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, with funding provided through the European Union’s NextGeneration EU (PRTR-C17.I1) and the Community of Cantabria.

Figure 2 illustrates the funding sources that support IH-SET within the framework of the PCM.

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Fig. 2. Funding sources of IH-SET - Programma De Ciencias Marinas (PCM), ThinkInAzul, European Union’s NextGeneration and the Community of Cantabria.

Contact us

For questions or support, contact us via email, phone, or mail - contact details are provided below:

  • Official Website: https://ihset.ihcantabria.com/

  • Developers: Coastal Management and Engineering Research Group, Environmental Hydraulic Institute of Cantabria (IHCantabria)

  • Address: Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Cantabria C/ Isabel Torres, Nº 15 - C.P. 39011 Santander

  • Email: ihset@ihcantabria.com

  • Phone: +34 942 20 16 16

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