Sand type

General Information

North Sea

Baltic Sea

Clyde Marine Region

Adriatic Sea

Eastern Mediterranean Sea

Sand type

Layer Info
Category	Management
Sub-category	Environmental conditions
Editable	No

Description

Sand type refers to the classification of sand based on its grain size, shape, and composition. Sand can range from very fine to very coarse, with each type having specific characteristics and uses. For example, fine sand is often used in construction for making concrete and mortar, while coarser sand is used in land reclamation and coastal protection projects to reinforce beaches and prevent erosion.

Understanding the different types of sand is crucial for selecting the right material for various engineering, environmental, and industrial applications.

MSP Challenge

In the MSP Challenge, the sand type layer provides valuable insights into the current identified sand types in various regions. While this layer is not editable, players can still analyze the existing sand classifications to inform their project planning and decision-making.

Sand Extraction Edition

Types

• Very fine sand
• Fine sand
• Moderately coarse sand
• Coarse and very coarse sand

Metadata

Data Source

Rijkswaterstaat

Original Title

zand_ncp

Description

The 'zand_ncp' layer from Rijkswaterstaat is a polygon layer that provides information about the coarseness of sand in various areas. It describes the sand’s grain size, ranging from very fine to coarse and very coarse.

Methodology

The original vector layer was rasterized into 50m cells, then reclassified by table to values between 0 and 255.

Not applicable.

This layer is not available in the Baltic Sea Edition.

Not applicable.

This layer is not available in the Clyde Marine Region Edition.

Not applicable.

This layer is not available in the Adriatic Sea Edition.

Not applicable.

This layer is not present in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.