The Transformation of a Solitary Wave over an Uneven Bottom,

Abstract

Based on a set of approximate equations for long waves over an uneven bottom, the transformation of a solitary wave climbing a slope is studied numerically and compared with available experiments. Results are also obtained for a solitary wave progressing over a slope onto a shelf. The development of a train of solitary waves on the shelf is found and interpreted physically. Supporting experimental evidence is also given. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0771627

Entities

People

  • Chiang C. Mei
  • Ole S. Madsen

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Climbing
  • Equations
  • Flight
  • Solitons
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Educational Psychology
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering