Collecting beach elevation data
![A man stands on the beach with equipment in his backpack and a small instrument in his hands.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/ElwhaBeachSurvey.jpg?itok=FD4ZFRUC)
Detailed Description
A scientist holds a data collector that logs his position (latitude, longitude, and elevation) as he maps the beach along preplanned transects from just landward of the primary dune crest to the waterline. His backpack holds a GPS receiver and antenna.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.