A theoretical/experimental study of the design of a porous wave absorber system /

A wave height between 0.12 feet and 0.14 feet consistently

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hagan, Christine L., 1969-
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:A wave height between 0.12 feet and 0.14 feet consistently
and compared. These techniques are the single stationary
and not examined during the experimental procedures. The
and the theoretical prediction for all methods. Finally,
approach of Fugazza and Natale (1992). The effects of both
are studied. Experiments are conducted in a wave tank to
depths. Three different measurement techniques are employed
employ, yields results that most closely match the
experimental results are then compared to the theoretical
experimental results having only fair agreement with theory.
inconsistent with both the theoretical results and the other
increasing the water depth improves agreement between
long-crested, small amplitude waves impinging upon and with
measure the reflection coefficient for various wave periods,
measurement methods. There is no one porosity that yields
measurement techniques.
modells predictions. The results show that the single
normal incidence to a porous wall, a theoretical solution for
probe method, the single moveable probe method, and the five
probe method. The contraction coefficient, discussed in the
stationary probe method, along with being the simplest to
the best agreement with theory for all measurement methods.
the reflection coefficient is determined based on the
The results of the five probe method are erratic and are
The wave reflection from a single-chamber porous vertical
theoretical development, is chosen based on previous research
theoretical prediction. The moveable probe method yields
theoretical predictions and experimental results for all
wall wave absorber system is examined. For monochromatic,
wave and absorber characteristics on the theoretical model
wave heights, and porosities as well as for different water
yields the best agreement between the experimental results
Item Description:"Major subject: Ocean Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xii, 82 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.