Plane Tidal Waves Generated by an Array of Simultaneous Underwater Explosions.
Abstract
This report considers an array of simultaneous underwater nuclear explosions generating plane tidal waves on the continental shelf. Computer simulations are used to study this wave generation process. They are based on non-linear shallow water theory with an initial condition of a stationary raised cone of water. The sensitivity of the wave height to different yields, combination of different yields, spacing, alignment, timing, and bottom slope is determined. The reference values used for this study are a yield of five kilotons TNT, one kilometer spacing, water depth of 100 meters, and no bottom slope. In addition to the sensitivities, the amount of non-linear effect is illustrated by comparison of wave contour printer-plots generated by linear and non-linear shallow water theory. The computer results indicate the wave generation is relatively insensitive to realistic variations in the parameters. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA100805
Entities
People
- Henry James Weber
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology