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Dec 31, 2015
Bar/Trough Effects on Wave Height Probability Distributions and Energy Losses in Surf Zones
Authors: Maolong Cai, David R. Basco, M.ASCE, and Joe BaumerAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Coastal Engineering 1992
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Laboratory measurements of irregular wave heights across a bar/trough beach profile are being studied to develop improved probability distributions including the subset of breaking waves. The energy dissipation in breaking waves modeled as a periodic bore is inversely proportional to the wave period and this may explain why the bore model appears to underestimate measured average energy dissipation rates. The study is ongoing and preliminary results for one wave period are presented in this paper.
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Coastal Engineering 1992
Pages: 103 - 115
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© 1993 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Dec 31, 2015
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Coastal engineering
- Coasts, oceans, ports, and waterways engineering
- Distribution functions
- Electric power
- Energy engineering
- Energy loss
- Energy sources (by type)
- Engineering fundamentals
- Fluid mechanics
- Hydro power
- Hydrologic engineering
- Mathematical functions
- Mathematics
- Ocean waves
- Power transmission
- Probability
- Probability distribution
- Renewable energy
- Shores
- Surf zones
- Water and water resources
- Water waves
- Wave height
- Waves (fluid mechanics)
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Maolong Cai
Graduate Student, Coastal Engineering Program, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA (USA), 23529-0241
David R. Basco, M.ASCE
Professor, Coastal Engineering Program, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA (USA), 23529-0241
Joe Baumer
Coastal Engineer, Shoreline Programs Bureau, Commonwealth of Virginia, Gloucester Point, Virginia (USA)
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