Spectrum of Breaking Waves in Deep Water
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 113, Issue 3
Abstract
The effect of wave breaking on wave spectra is examined. The Stokes wave breaking criterion is extended to random waves of finite bandwidth. The original, ideal waves are assumed to be stationary, zero‐mean, and Gaussian. A simple, approximate expression for breaking wave spectra is derived. Numerical results are given in graphical form to show the changes in wave spectra due to wave breaking.
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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 113 • Issue 3 • March 1987
Pages: 293 - 302
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Published online: Mar 1, 1987
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