GRAVITY WAVES ON BOTTOM SLOPES AND WAVE RUNUP.

Abstract

A set of theories, computing methods and results for the propagation of explosion generated waves on a slope and wave runup are presented. Periodic gravity waves on a gentle slope are calculated, using a third order of approximation by assuming the conservation of energy flux. An adaption of a linear theory based on conformal mapping for studying the wave reflection due to the continental slope is presented. A critical analysis of numerical methods for studying gravity waves on a gentle slope is carried out. A computer program for studying spilling breakers and fully developed bores on a beach by the method of characteristics has been developed and the corresponding results are presented. A numerical method for studying the transition from a bore into a rarefaction wave with bottom friction and the surge on a dry bed is proposed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 26, 1964
Accession Number
AD0609957

Entities

People

  • B. Le Mehaute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cartography
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Conformal Mapping
  • Continental Slopes
  • Explosions
  • Friction
  • Gravity
  • Gravity Waves
  • Method Of Characteristics
  • Rarefaction
  • Reflection
  • Transitions
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Geotechnical Engineering.