Predictions of undirectional irregular wave kinematics and evolution /

Although irregular ocean waves can be viewed as the summation

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ye, Mao, 1965-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:Although irregular ocean waves can be viewed as the summation
components. A Hybrid Wave Model is developed to describe
derived and examined to satisfy the basic hydrodynamic
due to the existence of nonlinear interactions among the wave
in accuracy and reliability over the other prediction
linear wave theory and its stretching and extrapolation
methods, especially for steep and broad-banded wave trains.
model are developed for the predictions of the short-distance
modifications. The excellent agreement between the model
numerical scheme as well as the software package based on the
of laboratory measurements as well as predictions using
of many wave components with different frequencies, accurate
prediction of elevation evolution and kinematics is difficult
predictions and the measurements confirms the advantages of
principles up to second order of the wave steepness. The
the Hybrid Wave Model, and indicates great improvements both
The numerical results are compared extensively with four sets
these nonlinear interactions between the wave components. In
this study, the formulations of the Hybrid Wave Model are
wave evolution and kinematics of an irregular wave field.
Item Description:"Major subject: Ocean Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xii, 126 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.