LONG WAVE PROFILES OVER A SLOPE.

Abstract

When designing defences against tsunamis and other long waves, it is beneficial to the engineer to be able to visualize the relative dimension of a harbor, bay, or headland and the length of the tsunami. For many practical purposes it is permissible to treat the tsunami as if it were a train of uniform periodic waves moving over a bottom of constant slope. This was done, using linear shallow-water theory; the calculations were made on an IBM 7094 Digital Computer, and the results plotted on a series of graphs. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0642832

Entities

People

  • R. L. Wiegel
  • Ralph H. Cross

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Computing Devices
  • Digital Computers
  • Engineers
  • Shallow Water
  • Water

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering