THE TRANSFORMATION OF A SOLITARY WAVE OVER AN UNEVEN BOTTOM

Based on a set of approximate equations for long waves over an uneven bottom, the transformation of a solitary wave climbing a slope is studied numerically and compared with available experiments. Results are also obtained for a solitary wave progressing over a slope onto a shelf. The development of a train of solitary waves on the shelf is found and interpreted physically. Supporting experimental evidence is also given. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Hydrodynamics Laboratory
  Cambridge, MA  United States  02139
• Authors:
  • Madsen, O S
  • Mei, C C
• Publication Date: 1970

Media Info

• Pagination: 34 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Water waves; Wave measurement; Wave motion; Waves
• Uncontrolled Terms: Solitary waves
• Old TRIS Terms: Wave slope measurement
• Subject Areas: Hydraulics and Hydrology; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00053912
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Contract Numbers: Nonr-1841(59)
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 7 1974 12:00AM