Surface Wave Dynamics in the Coastal Zone
Abstract
The proposed work will contribute to the improvement of existing third-generation (3G) wave models as well as to the development of the next generation of numerical wave modeling capability. The results will be applicable in the coastal zone from deep water up to and including the surf zone. Our efforts will focus on analyzing high quality datasets to support further development of the source terms for triad interactions, depth-induced wave breaking, and bottom friction in the near-shore zone. The scientific or technological objectives of this project are to understand the physical processes of the evolution of wind waves in the coastal zone, and to develop accurate parameterizations of these processes for application in numerical wave prediction models. The proposed work is subdivided into five main work packages: (1) assembly of high quality data sets, (2) analysis of spectral evolution, (3) development of a source term for wave breaking in shallow water, (4) development of a source term for triad interactions, and (5) improvement of source terms for bottom friction.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA557443
Entities
People
- Gerbrant Van Vledder