Large Waves in Channels

Abstract

The behavior of large amplitude water waves in channels is reviewed. Wave generation may be by explosion or landslide, creating long disturbances which propagate with little attenuation. A three-dimensional solitary wave theory is described and implemented in a numerical model. Results are shown for transverse wave amplification on sloping banks. Amplifications of more than two are typical for realistic channels. Examples of explosion waves are discussed for typical sites. (jhd)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 20, 1987
Accession Number
ADA227720

Entities

People

  • David J. Divoky
  • Rajendra Bhat

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Explosions
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Geometry
  • Losses
  • Mass
  • Mathematics
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Particles
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Water Waves
  • Wave Propagation
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Seismology