Select Publications

Journal articles

Mariani A; Blacka MJ; Cox RJ; Coghlan IR; Carley JT, 2009, 'Wave overtopping of coastal structures. Physical model versus desktop predictions', Journal of Coastal Research, SI 56, pp. 534 - 538, https://www.jstor.org/stable/25737634

Conference Papers

Coghlan IR; Collins S; McLaren R; Blacka MJ, 2023, 'Stability Assessment Considerations for Articulated Concrete Block Scour Mats Under Wave Attack', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2023 Conference, pp. 544 - 550

BOUVIER C; CASTELLE B; BALOUIN Y; SPLINTER KD; BLACKA M; DUBARBIER B, 2019, 'CROSS-SHORE SANDBARS RESPONSE TO AN ARTIFICIAL REEF: AN INTERSITE COMPARISON', in Coastal Sediments 2019, WORLD SCIENTIFIC, pp. 1586 - 1598, presented at International Conference on Coastal Sediments 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/9789811204487_0137

Coghlan I; Blacka M; Shand T; Foster M; Carley J; Howe D; Modra B, 2018, 'WHARVES AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD: PHYSICAL MODELLING OF ZERO MAINTENANCE BREAKWATERS IN REMOTE LOCATIONS', Santander, Spain, presented at 7th International Conference on the Application of Physical Modelling in Coastal and Port Engineering and Science (Coastlab18), Santander, Spain, 22 May 2018 - 26 May 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27034

Blacka M; Foster M; Shand T; Sweeney M, 2018, 'WAITANGI WHARF AND PORT UPGRADE – PROVIDING A CRITICAL LIFELINE AT THE EDGE OF NEW ZEALAND', in PIANC-World Congress Panama City, Panama 2018, PIANC, Panama, presented at PIANC-World Congress Panama City, Panama 2018, Panama, 07 May 2018 - 12 May 2018

Splinter K; Li L; Blacka M, 2018, 'Laboratory experiments of wave overtopping of revetment structures in reef environments', in Proceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference

Blacka M; Shand T; Howe D; Coghlan I; Carley J; Estigarribia L; Whalley O, 2017, 'Affordable coastal protection in the pacific islands: testing and design of alternative protection options for low-energy coastlines', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2017 Conference, Cairns, pp. 116 - 122, presented at Australasian Coasts & Ports 2017: Working with Nature., Cairns, 21 June 2017 - 23 June 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27036

Splinter KD; Killalea R; Blacka M; Barthelemy X, 2017, 'Considerations for the Design of Rock Armoured Structures on Fringing Reef Coastlines', in Australasian Coasts & Ports 2017: Working with Nature, Engineers Australia, PIANC Australia and Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand, Cairns, Australia, pp. 697 - 703, presented at Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference, Cairns, Australia, 21 June 2017 - 23 June 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26574

Splinter KD; Huo M; Barthelemy X; Blacka M, 2017, 'Laboratory Experiments into the Effect of Reef Width on Extreme Water Levels During Cyclone Events', in Australasian Coasts & Ports 2017: Working with Nature, Cairns, Australia, pp. 1005 - 1010, presented at Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference, Cairns, Australia, 21 June 2017 - 23 June 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26643

Blacka M; Carley J; Shand T; Whalley O; Estigarribia L, 2017, 'Affordable coastal protection in the Pacific: Impacts of local resource availability and transport costs', in Australasian Coasts & Ports 2017: Working with Nature, Engineers Australia, PIANC Australia and Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand, Cairns, presented at Australasian Coasts & Ports 2017, Cairns, 21 June 2017 - 23 June 2017

Blacka M; Foster M; Shand T; Bakker P, 2017, 'Waitangi Wharf and Port Upgrade - Providing a critical lifeline at the edge of New Zealand', in ustralasian Coasts & Ports 2017: Working with Nature, Engineers Australia, PIANC Australia and Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand, Cairns, presented at Australasian Coasts and Ports, Cairns, 21 June 2017 - 23 June 2017

Blacka MJ; Main R; Hartley A; Dengate C; Rowe E, 2016, 'Coffs Harbour Northern Breakwater – not your average upgrade', Coffs Harbour, presented at NSW Coastal Conference, Coffs Harbour, 09 November 2016 - 11 November 2016

Blacka M; Flocard F; Splinter KD; Cox R, 2015, 'Estimating Wave Heights and Water Levels inside Fringing Reefs during Extreme Conditions', in Reinen-Hamill R (ed.), Proceedings of the Australasian Coasts and Ports 2015, Engineers Australia, Auckland, NZ, presented at Australasian Coasts and Ports 2015, Auckland, NZ, 15 September 2015 - 18 September 2015

Carley J; Flocard F; Coghlan I; Blacka M; Splinter KD; Cox R, 2014, 'Advances in the assessment of the inundation hazard', Ulladulla, NSW, presented at NSW Coastal Conference, Ulladulla, NSW, 11 November 2014 - 14 November 2014

Blacka MJ; Flocard F; Rayner D; Rahman P, 2013, 'A Case Study of Vulnerability to Cyclones and Climate Change: Avarua, Rarotonga', in turner I (ed.), Coasts and Ports 2013: 21st Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference and the 14th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference, Engineers Australia, Manly, presented at Coasts and Ports 2013 : 21st Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference and the 14th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference, Manly, 11 September 2013 - 13 September 2013

Flocard FD; Coghlan I; Mariani A; Blacka M, 2013, 'Using Remote-Sensing Techniques for the Monitoring of Existing Seawalls', in Couriel E (ed.), Sydney, NSW, presented at Coasts and Ports, Sydney, NSW, 11 September 2013 - 13 September 2013, https://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=830511350469705;res=IELENG

Coghlan IR; Carley JT; Blacka MJ; Rayner D; Cox RJ, 2012, 'Coastal Engineering Options for Adaptation to Climate Change', in Proceedings for National conference Practical responses to climate change, Engineers Australia, Canberra, australia, pp. 307 - 314, presented at Practical Responses to Climate Change National Conference 2012, National Convention Centre, Canberra, 01 May 2012 - 03 May 2012, https://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=889993480916014;res=IELENG

Blacka MJ; Nilsen A; Colleter G, 2011, 'An Overview of the Use of Physical Models to Assess Wave Loading on Marine Structures', in Proceedings of Coasts and ports conference 2011, Engineers Australia, Canberra, australia, pp. 451 - 457, presented at 20th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference 2011 and the 13th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference 2011, COASTS and PORTS 2011, Perth, WA, 28 September 2011 - 30 September 2011

Colleter G; Blacka MJ; Van staden A; Louys J, 2011, 'Mackay Breakwater Adaptability', in 20th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference 2011 and the 13th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference 2011, COASTS and PORTS 2011, Perth, WA, pp. 509 - 514, presented at 20th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference 2011 and the 13th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference 2011, COASTS and PORTS 2011, Perth, WA, 28 September 2011 - 30 September 2011

Cox RJ; Shand TD; Blacka MJ, 2010, 'People safety in stormwater design', Stormwater Industry Association QLD SIAQ, Caloundra, presented at Queensland Stormwater industry association annual conference, Caloundra

Carley JT; Blacka MJ; Cox RJ; Attwater C, 2009, 'Social and economic considerations for coastal adaptation to extreme events and climate change', Ballina NSW, presented at 18th New South Wales Coastal Conference 2009, Ballina NSW, 03 November 2009 - 06 November 2009

Mariani A; Blacka MJ; Carley JT, 2009, 'Extreme Wave Overtopping of a Vertical Breakwater. A Physical Model and Desktop Investigation', in Coasts&Ports 2009 Conference Proceedings, Wellington, New Zealand, presented at Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference 2009, Wellington, New Zealand, 16 September 2009 - 18 September 2009

Carley JT; Blacka MJ; Mariani A; Cox RJ; Attwater C; Watson P, 2009, 'Integrated Assessment of Coastal Hazards and Climate Change for Clarence City, Tasmania', in Proceedings of Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference 2009, New Zealand Coastal Society, Wellington, NZ, presented at Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference 2009, Wellington, New Zealand, 16 September 2009 - 18 September 2009

Coghlan IR; Carley JT; Cox RJ; Blacka MJ; Mariani A; Restall S; Hornsey W; Sheldrick S, 2009, 'Two-Dimensional Physical Modelling of Sand Filled Geocontainers for Coastal Protection', in Proceedings of Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference 2009, New Zealand Coastal Society, Wellington, NZ, presented at Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference 2009, Wellington, New Zealand, 16 September 2009 - 18 September 2009, https://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=862603013166460;res=IELNZC

Blacka MJ; Carley JT; Corbett B; Jackson LA, 2009, 'Wave Transmission over Low Crested Geotextile Breakwater Structures', in Proceedings of Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference 2009, New Zealand Coastal Society, Wellington, NZ, presented at Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference 2009, Wellington, New Zealand, 16 September 2009 - 18 September 2009

Carley JT; Blacka MJ; Timms WA; Cox RJ, 2008, 'A template for modelling and managing sea levelrise and climate change', in Coastal Conference, Wollongong, Austrlaia, pp. 1 - 20, presented at NSW Coastal Conference 2008, Wollongong, Austrlaia, 04 November 2008 - 07 November 2008

Carley JT; Blacka MJ; Cox RJ; Attwater R, 2008, 'Modelling coastal processes and hazards to assess sea level rise', in Conference Proceedings, Coffs Harbour, pp. 1 - 5, presented at IPWEA National Conference Climate Change Response, Coffs Harbour, 03 August 2008 - 05 August 2008

Carley JT; Blacka MJ; Cox RJ; Attwater C; Watson P, 2008, 'Modelling coastal processes and hazards to assess sea level rise impacts for integratin into a planning scheme', in Conference Proceedings, Coffs Harbour, pp. 1 - 11, presented at IPWEA National Conference Climate Change Response, Coffs Harbour, 03 August 2008 - 05 August 2008

Carley JT; Blacka MJ; Cox RJ; McIntosh J; Macarthur J, 2008, 'Sea level rise and climate change impacts for planning a new hospital', in Conference Proceedings, Coffs Harbour, pp. 1 - 12, presented at IPWEA National Conference Climate Change Response, Coffs Harbour, 03 August 2008 - 05 August 2008

Blacka MJ; Carley JT; Cox RJ; Lester D; Williams B, 2008, 'Sea level rise implications and adaptation for South Arm Secondary Road, Hobart', in Conference Proceedings, Coffs Harbour, pp. 1 - 10, presented at IPWEA National Conference Climate Change Response, Coffs Harbour, 03 August 2008 - 05 August 2008

Blacka MJ; Carley JT; Lester S; Williams B, 2008, 'Sea level rise implications and adaption for South Arm Secondary Rd, Hobart', in Conference Proceedings, Coffs Harbour, pp. 1 - 5, presented at IPWEA National Conference Climate Change Response, Coffs Harbour, 03 August 2008 - 05 August 2008

Blacka MJ; Carley JT; Cox RJ; Hornsey W; Restall S, 2007, 'Field measurements of full sized geocontainers', in Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, presented at Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, 18 July 2007 - 20 July 2007

Carley JT; Blacka MJ; Mariani A; Bettington SH; Dimock J; Prior G, 2007, 'Physical modelling of coastal structures for Gorgon project, Barrow Island Western Australia', in Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, presented at Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, 18 July 2007 - 20 July 2007

Blacka MJ; Carley JT; Cox RJ, 2007, 'Stability and design of rubble toe protection for vertical seawalls', in Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, presented at Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, 18 July 2007 - 20 July 2007

Blacka MJ; Cox RJ; Tajziehchi , 2007, 'Wave transformation over submerged breakwaters/reefs', in Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, presented at Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, 18 July 2007 - 20 July 2007

Blacka MJ, 2007, 'Hydraulic assessments of the William Slim Drive PMF retarding basin', in 47th Floodplain Management Authorities Conference, Gunnedah Qld, pp. 1 - 6, presented at 47th Floodplain Management Authorities Conference, Gunnedah Qld, 27 February 2007 - 03 March 2007

Blacka MJ; Carley JT; Miller BM; Cox RJ, 2006, 'The current use of physical and numerical models for coastal applications', in 15th NSW Coastal Conference - coasting towards a sustainable future, Coffs Harbour, NSW, pp. 1 - 15, presented at 15th NSW Coastal Conference - coasting towards a sustainable future, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 07 November 2006 - 09 November 2006

Blacka MJ; Carley JT; Cox RJ; Jayewardene I, 2005, 'Assessment of the use of Concrete Hanbar Armour Units on NSW breakwaters', in Coasts and Ports - Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Sth Aust, presented at Coasts and Ports - Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Sth Aust, 20 September 2005 - 23 September 2005

Carley JT; Blacka MJ; Cox RJ; Pulini IF, 2005, 'Physical modelling of breakwater damage and redesign, Nafanua Harbour, `Eua Island, Tonga', in Coasts and Ports - Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Sth Aust, presented at Coasts and Ports - Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Sth Aust, 20 September 2005 - 23 September 2005

Carley JT; Blacka MJ; Cox RJ; Phillips AB, 2005, 'Toe protection and remedial options for historical seawalls', in Coasts and Ports - Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Sth Aust, presented at Coasts and Ports - Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Sth Aust, 20 September 2005 - 23 September 2005

Conference Presentations

Blacka M; Drummond C; Miller B; Rahman P, 2018, 'Geospatial Mapping and Hydrodynamic Investigations of Muri Lagoon and Avana Harbour, Rarotonga, Cook Islands', presented at Science, Technology and Resources Network Conference, 2018, Suva, Fiji, 10 July 2018 - 13 July 2018

Blacka M; Shand T, 2018, 'Guidance for Design of Coastal Protection Works in the Pacific Islands', presented at Science, Technology and Resources Network Conference, 2018, Suva, Fiji, 10 July 2018 - 13 July 2018

Blacka M; Shand T, 2018, 'Development of guidance for coastal protection works in Pacific Island countries', presented at Pacific Climate Change Conference, Wellington, NZ, 21 February 2018 - 23 February 2018

Blacka M; Shand T, 2017, 'Coastal protection in the Pacific: Desktop review and testing of low cost solutions', presented at Science, Technology and Resources Network Conference, 2017, Nadi, Fiji, 26 June 2017 - 29 June 2017

Blacka M; Splinter K; Killalea R, 2017, 'Considerations for the Design of Rock Armoured Coastal Protection on Fringing Reef Coastlines', presented at Science Technology and Resources Network Conference, 2017, Nadi, Fiji, 26 June 2017 - 29 June 2017

Conference Abstracts

Splinter K; Blacka M; li L, 2018, 'LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS OF WAVE OVERTOPPING OF REVETMENT STRUCTURES IN REEF ENVIRONMENTS', in Proceedings of the International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA, Vol. 36, pp. 80 - 80, presented at International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Baltimore, MD, USA, 30 July 2018 - 03 August 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.9753/icce.v36.waves.80

Reports

Blacka M, 2022, Coastal Management Advice: 68 - 86 River Road, Shoalhaven Heads

Blacka M; Deiber M, 2021, Nanumaga Wave-Driven Inundation Assessment, Tuvalu: Physical Modelling Report, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW, Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR 2021/19

Blacka M; Flocard F, 2020, Coastal Hazard Risk Assessment, Turangi Coastline, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2019/31 FINAL MARCH 2020

Blacka M; Drummond C; Rahman PF; Miller BM, 2019, Hydrodynamic Investigation of Muri Lagoon and Avana Harbour, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/21


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