A Method for Estimating Depth-Limited Wave Energy.

Abstract

A method for estimating an upper limit of wind wave energy in shallow water is presented. The method requires knowledge of the depth, the peak frequency of the sea, and the windspeed in order to predict a depth-controlled wave height, H, defined as 4(sq root of E), with E the energy of the wind sea. In the shallow limit, H is shown to be approximately proportional to the square root of depth. The method is recommended for predictions in storm seas and not for swell (i.e., nearly monochromatic waves). (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA112521

Entities

People

  • C. Linwood Vincent

Organizations

  • Coastal Engineering Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coastal Engineering
  • Deep Water
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Measurement
  • Numbers
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Research Facilities
  • Shallow Water
  • Shore Protection
  • Shores
  • Square Roots
  • Water
  • Wave Power

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.