Simplified Method for Estimating Refraction and Shoaling Effects on Ocean Waves.

Abstract

The report presents a nomogram for the computation of combined refraction-shoaling coefficients for straight and parallel bottom contours. Its use is illustrated by two examples. The nomogram permits a rapid solution of idealized refraction phenomena. The technique provides a useful first estimate to the true solution, and for many problems, it provides as accurate a solution as other time-consuming methods.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA019803

Entities

People

  • C. M. Mcclenan

Organizations

  • Coastal Engineering Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coefficients
  • Computations
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mathematics
  • Ocean Waves
  • Refraction
  • Waves

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Regression Analysis.