DEVELOPMENT OF A METHOD FOR NUMERICAL CALCULATION OF WAVE REFRACTION,

Abstract

A procedure is described for calculation of wave refraction using observed or hindcast deepwater wave characteristics, and highspeed computer programs. An example of the method is presented in which wave rays are brought from deep water in the Atlantic Ocean to the shore at Virginia Beach, Virginia. The method is in the developmental stage but promises rapid and accurate calculation for routine determinations. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0453226

Entities

People

  • W. S. Wilson
  • Wyman Harrison

Organizations

  • Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Deep Water
  • Oceans
  • Refraction
  • Virginia
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design