The Elevation and Duration of Wave Crests.

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Abstract:

The stream-function wave theory of Dean 1974 is used together with monochromatic and irregular laboratory wave data to develop methods for estimating the elevation and duration of wave crests. The resulting prediction techniques are applied to a wide range of wave conditions measured at CERCs Field Research Facility in Duck, North Carolina, and are shown to give reliable and often conservative estimates of crest elevation. The techniques presented in this report can be used for both nonbreaking and breaking wave conditions. Author

Author(s):
Seelig, William N. ; Ahrens, John P. ; Grosskopf, William G.
Author Organization(s):
COASTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Miscellaneous rept.,
Pagination:
0075

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CERC-MR-83-1
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*WATER WAVES, PEAK VALUES, LABORATORY TESTS, COMPARISON, TIME, MATHEMATICAL PREDICTION, ELEVATION, HEIGHT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography, Hydrology, Limnology and Potamology, Fluid Mechanics
Keyword(s):
*Wave crests, Monochromatic waves, Irregular waves, Duration, LPN CERC A31592
Report Date:
1982 Jan 01