I would imagine drone technology here would reduce the tediousness of this particular activity. Fly above and take recordings of the beach, using software to map the maximum reach of the waves.

[–] CaptainBlagbird@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

However, the real problem persists. The closer you make the increments, the "longer" the coast will be. It's like trying to measure the circumference of a fractal.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coastline_paradox

[–] Stamets@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Alternatively

Drone with a nail gun

[–] karma_will_f_you_up@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I see no potential problems with that.

[–] Senseless@feddit.org 6 points 2 days ago

In fact it might even solve some problems.