Spatial Evolution of the Frequency Distribution of Dissipation and Implications on Frequency Domain Modeling
Abstract
The evolution of the frequency dependence of dissipation coefficient an of shoaling and breaking waves is investigated. Prior studies have established the observation of, and physical reasoning behind, an ~ f2, or that the dissipation should be weighted as the square of the wave frequency in the spectrum. A recent study, however, showed that this weighting evolves over the shoaling and breaking zone, with an ~ f2 acting as an inner surf zone asymptote. Parameterization of the evolution of the weighting as a function of depth brings forward several questions, the most important being whether the sun of individual breaking events is equivalent to the total dissipation as described by lumped parameterizations. Overall generality of the parameterizations will require more data to establish.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA503823
Entities
People
- James Kaihatu
- Jayaram Veeramony
- Kacey L. Edwards
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory