DONATE

IAHR Document Library


« Back to Library Homepage « Journal of Hydraulic Research 1991 Issue 6

Comparison of wave steepness based on spatial and temporal distributions

Author(s): M. D. Miles; E. P. D. Mansard

Linked Author(s):

Keywords:

Abstract: It is common practice to estimate wave steepness parameters from zero crossing analysis of wave elevation records in the time domain. Numerical and experimental investigations were carried out to compare steepness parameters based on spatial-domain and time-domain wave profiles. It was found that significant biases may occur in steepness parameters based on time-domain analysis of irregular wave trains. A new hybrid zero crossing analysis method is described that can provide more accurate information on wave steepness.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00221689109498958

Year: 1991

Copyright © 2024 International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research. All rights reserved. | Terms and Conditions