Theory and Applications of Ocean Surface Waves: Nonlinear aspects
Theory and Applications of Ocean Surface Waves: Nonlinear aspects

Author: Chiang C. Mei

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 595

ISBN-13: 9812561587

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This book is an expanded version of The Applied Dynamics of Ocean Surface Waves. It presents theoretical topics on ocean wave dynamics, including basic principles and applications in coastal and offshore engineering as well as coastal oceanography. Advanced analytical and numerical techniques are applied, such as singular perturbations. In this expanded edition, two chapters on recent developments have been added: one is on multiple scattering by periodic or random bathymetry, and the other is on Zakharov's theory of broad spectrum wave fields. New sections include topics on infragravity waves, upstream solitons, Venice storm gates, etc. In addition, there are many new exercises. Theory and Applications of Ocean Surface Waves will be invaluable for graduate students and researchers in coastal and ocean engineering, geophysical fluid dynamicists interested in water waves, and theoretical scientists and applied mathematicians wishing to develop new techniques for challenging problems or to apply techniques existing elsewhere.

Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters
Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters

Author: Leo H. Holthuijsen

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2010-02-04

Total Pages: 9

ISBN-13: 1139462520

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Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters describes the observation, analysis and prediction of wind-generated waves in the open ocean, in shelf seas, and in coastal regions with islands, channels, tidal flats and inlets, estuaries, fjords and lagoons. Most of this richly illustrated book is devoted to the physical aspects of waves. After introducing observation techniques for waves, both at sea and from space, the book defines the parameters that characterise waves. Using basic statistical and physical concepts, the author discusses the prediction of waves in oceanic and coastal waters, first in terms of generalised observations, and then in terms of the more theoretical framework of the spectral energy balance. He gives the results of established theories and also the direction in which research is developing. The book ends with a description of SWAN (Simulating Waves Nearshore), the preferred computer model of the engineering community for predicting waves in coastal waters.

Advances in Coastal and Ocean Engineering
Advances in Coastal and Ocean Engineering

Author: Philip L. F. Liu

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 9812794573

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Nonlinear modulation of water waves / Maarten Dingemans and Ashwini Otta -- Bubble measurement techniques and bubble dynamics in coastal shallow water / Ming-Yang Su and Joel C. Wesson -- Simulation of waves in harbors using two-dimensional elliptic equation models / Vijay Panchang and Z. Demirbilek -- Recent advances in the modeling of wave and permeable structure interaction / Inigo J. Losada -- Descriptive hydrodynamics of lock-exchange flows / Harry Yeh and Kiyoshi Wada.

Advances In Coastal And Ocean Engineering, Vol 7
Advances In Coastal And Ocean Engineering, Vol 7

Author: Philip L-f Liu

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2001-07-12

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 9814491055

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This invaluable volume consists of five articles covering a wide range of topics in coastal oceanographic engineering. The reader can find an article discussing the modern bubble measurement techniques applied to field studies of bubble dynamics in coastal shallow water. A comprehensive review paper on nonlinear modulation of water waves provides readers with a new perspective on nonlinear processes in the coastal and ocean wave environment. For those who are interested in wave modeling, there are two review articles discussing various wave models, which can be used to study wave-structure interactions and harbor oscillations. Finally, readers who are interested in the subject of stratified flows can find an article presenting the detailed laboratory observations of lock-exchange flows.

Theory And Applications Of Ocean Surface Waves (In 2 Parts)
Theory And Applications Of Ocean Surface Waves (In 2 Parts)

Author: Chiang C Mei

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company

Published: 2005-07-26

Total Pages: 1135

ISBN-13: 981436570X

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This book is an expanded version of The Applied Dynamics of Ocean Surface Waves. It presents theoretical topics on ocean wave dynamics, including basic principles and applications in coastal and offshore engineering as well as coastal oceanography. Advanced analytical and numerical techniques are applied, such as singular perturbations. In this expanded version, three chapters on recent developments have been added. The first is on multiple scattering by periodic or random bathymetry. The second is on Zakharov's theory of nonlinear wave fields with broad spectra. The third is an extensive discussion of powerful numerical techniques for highly nonlinear waves. Other new topics include infragravity waves, upstream solitons, Venice storm gates, etc. In addition, there are many new exercises.Theory and Applications of Ocean Surface Waves will be invaluable for graduate students and researchers in coastal and ocean engineering, geophysical fluid dynamicists interested in water waves, and theoretical scientists and applied mathematicians wishing to develop new techniques for challenging problems or to apply techniques existing elsewhere.

Coastal Engineering 2004 - Proceedings Of The 29th International Conference (In 4 Vols)
Coastal Engineering 2004 - Proceedings Of The 29th International Conference (In 4 Vols)

Author: Jane Mckee Smith

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2005-04-08

Total Pages: 4836

ISBN-13: 9814480525

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This comprehensive and up-to-date volume contains 367 papers presented at the 29th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, held in Lisbon, Portugal, 19-24 September 2004. It is divided into five parts: waves; long waves, nearshore currents, and swash; sediment transport and morphology; coastal management, beach nourishment, and dredging; coastal structures. The contributions cover a broad range of topics including theory, numerical and physical modeling, field measurements, case studies, design, and management. Coastal Engineering 2004 provides engineers, scientists, and planners state-of-the-art information on coastal engineering and coastal processes.The proceedings have been selected for coverage in:

Optical Remote Sensing of Ocean Hydrodynamics
Optical Remote Sensing of Ocean Hydrodynamics

Author: Victor Raizer

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-03-04

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 1351119176

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Optical Remote Sensing is one of the main technologies used in sea surface monitoring. Optical Remote Sensing of Ocean Hydrodynamics investigates and demonstrates capabilities of optical remote sensing technology for enhanced observations and detection of ocean environments. It provides extensive knowledge of physical principles and capabilities of optical observations of the oceans at high spatial resolution, 1-4m, and on the observations of surface wave hydrodynamic processes. It also describes the implementation of spectral-statistical and fusion algorithms for analyses of multispectral optical databases and establishes physics-based criteria for detection of complex wave phenomena and hydrodynamic disturbances including assessment and management of optical databases. This book explains the physical principles of high-resolution optical imagery of the ocean surface, discusses for the first time the capabilities of observing hydrodynamic processes and events, and emphasizes the integration of optical measurements and enhanced data analysis. It also covers both the assessment and the interpretation of dynamic multispectral optical databases and includes applications for advanced studies and nonacoustic detection. This book is an invaluable resource for researches, industry professionals, engineers, and students working on cross-disciplinary problems in ocean hydrodynamics, optical remote sensing of the ocean and sea surface remote sensing. Readers in the fields of geosciences and remote sensing, applied physics, oceanography, satellite observation technology, and optical engineering will learn the theory and practice of optical interactions with the ocean.

Resonance Effects on Shoaling Surface Gravity Waves
Resonance Effects on Shoaling Surface Gravity Waves

Author: Michael Harris Freilich

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13:

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Two nonlinear shoaling models describing the shoaling of unidirectional surface gravity waves are developed. The models, based on variants of the Boussinesq equations for a sloping bottom are cast as a set of coupled evolution equations for the amplitudes and phases of the Fourier modes of the wave field. Resonant and near resonant triad interactions across the entire wind-wave frequency band (0.05-0.25 Hz) provide the mechanism for nonlinear cross spectral energy transfers and phase modifications as the waves propogate shoreward through the shoaling region (10 m - 3 m depth). A major field experiment designed to test the operational validity of the models was undertaken in the summer of 1980. Three representative data sets illustrating different initial spectral shape and subsequent evolution are compared in detail to predictions of the shoaling models and linear, finite-depth theory. The nonlinear shoaling models accurately predict Fourier coefficients of the wave field through the shoaling region for all data sets. Differences between the model predictions can be related to differences in the linear dispersion relations of the models. Measurements of directional spectra at two depths are used to partially explain coherence spectra between models and data.