Wave Conditions for Proposed Harbor Development in Los Angeles Outer Harbor, Los Angeles, California, Supplemental Tests. Coastal Model Investigation

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Abstract:

A 1100 scale undistorted hydraulic model of Los Angeles Outer Harbor, California, was used to investigate short-period storm and subsequent wave conditions for proposed harbor development located near the Angels Gate entrance. The model reproduced the proposed harbor expansion, Angels Gate entrance, portions of the generation of the existing breakwaters, and sufficient bathymetry in San Pedro Bay to permit generation of required test waves. The model was reactivated to determine the optimum plan for protection of the south mooring area from locally generated waves in the harbors complex if the adjacent Port of Long Beach andor the Pactex landfills are not constructed initially. A 80-ft-long electro-hydraulic, unidirectional, spectral wave generator and an automated data acquisition and control system were used in model operation.

Author(s):
Bottin, Robert R., Jr. ; Acuff, Hugh F.
Author Organization(s):
COASTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER VICKSBURG MS
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept.,
Pagination:
0030

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CERC-TR-91-4
Monitor Series:
USAED/LAC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*TEST AND EVALUATION, OPTIMIZATION, COASTAL REGIONS, AUTOMATION, MODELS, SHORT RANGE(TIME), BATHYMETRY, SPECTRA, OPERATION, STORMS, DATA ACQUISITION, CALIFORNIA, EXTERNAL, EXPANSION, GENERATORS, HARBORS, BREAKWATERS, HYDRAULIC MODELS, SOUTH(DIRECTION), WAVES, UNIDIRECTIONAL, LOS ANGELES(CALIFORNIA), MOORING, EARTH FILLS, CONTROL SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography, Civil Engineering, Fluid Mechanics
Keyword(s):
*OCEAN WAVES, *HARBORS, *SHORE PROTECTION, *HYDRAULIC MODELS, LOS ANGELES OUTER HARBOR(CALIFORNIA), LONG BEACH HARBOR(CALIFORNIA), LOS ANGELES(CALIFORNIA), WAVE PROPAGATION, LAND USE
Report Date:
1991 May 01