Numerical modeling of boundary layer flow under shoaling and breaking waves /

breaking waves in the surf zone. The comparisons

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pattipawaej, Olga Catherina, 1967-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1998.
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Summary:breaking waves in the surf zone. The comparisons
constant and bottom roughness height was conducted.
Discrete Fourier Transform, a quantitative
dissipation of turbulence. The first order solution
experimental measurements used in this study with a
for predicting the turbulent boundary layers under
However, since the numerical model did not give
importance of the production, diffusion, and
indicated that the model would worked well for waves
it was concluded that the model would not be suitable
layer consistent with the first order wave theory was
model was utilized, and in turn a comparison was made
model with respect to the specified von KirmØn
phases was obtained. A sensitivity analysis of the
presented. There were three cases that were considered
representation of the solution such as amplitudes and
satisfying results seaward of the breaking location,
shoaling and breaking waves, an existing numerical
shorter period.
To investigate the turbulent boundary layer under graphics.
to the problem of a wave-induced turbulent boundary
used, and the equations for turbulent closure were
was compared with experimental results. Using a
with a longer period, it did not work well for
with different assumptions based on the relative
with laboratory measurements. The numerical solution
Item Description:"Major subject: Ocean Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 59 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (leaves 40-41).