Basic Wave Mechanics

For Coastal and Ocean Engineers
1. Auflage 1993
ISBN: 978-0-471-55165-2
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 624 g

Intended for coastal engineers and marine scientists who desire to develop a fundamental physical understanding of ocean waves and be able to apply this knowledge to ocean and coastal analysis and design. Provides an introduction to the physical processes of ocean wave mechanics, an understanding of the basic techniques for wave analysis, techniques for practical calculation and prediction of waves and applied wave forecasting.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sorensen, Robert M

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Sea Surface Gravity Waves.

Small Amplitude Wave Theory and Characteristics.

Two-Dimensional Wave Transformation.

Finite Amplitude Wave Theory.

Three-Dimensional Wave Transformations.

Wind-Generated Waves.

Design Wave Determination.

Wave-Structure Interaction.

Long Waves.

Laboratory Investigation of Surface Waves.

Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Robert M. Sorensen is the author of Basic Wave Mechanics: For Coastal and Ocean Engineers, published by Wiley.