Measurements of wind wave kinematics

Battjes, J.A.; Van Heteren, J.

Measurements of wind wave kinematics

Title

Measurements of wind wave kinematics

Author

Battjes, J.A.
Van Heteren, J.

Corporate name

Rijkswaterstaat

Date

1983-01-01

Abstract

The realistic modelling of the internal kinematics of wind-generated waves, in relation to the motions of the surface, is a topic of scientific interest and practical importance. The linear Gaussian model of the wave motion provides a manageable approximation with many features which are at least qualitatively realistic. Its quantitative performance under field conditions has been checked in a number of studies, with varying and in some respects conflicting results In the following, some of the results published previously will be mentioned concerning spectral transfer functions between surface elevation (ksi) and horizontal and vertical velocity.

Subject

wave kinematics
wave measurement

Classification

TLJ800700

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Publisher

Rijkswaterstaat, RIKZ (Dienst Getijdewateren)

Source

nota WWKZ-G007 van Rijkswaterstaat, Directie Waterhuishouding en Waerbeweging, Dienst Kust en Zee

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