Numerical Study of Finite Amplitude Wave Refraction
Publication: Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 111, Issue 1
Abstract
Water wave refraction for monochromatic waves is considered in order to examine finite amplitude wave effects using Stokes wave theory with the assumption that a locally flat bottom exists. The ray trajectories and refraction coefficients obtained by using the first and the third order wave theory including and excluding energy dissipation are compared for various topographies. Also, some results from various bottoms of constant slope are summarized at the depth near the wave breaking point for the practical use of this model. Third order theory including energy dissipation seems to produce significant differences on the final results of the refraction calculation.
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Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 111 • Issue 1 • January 1985
Pages: 78 - 95
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