THE INFLUENCE OF WAVE BREAKING ON THE SURFACE PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION IN WIND-WAVE INTERACTIONS

In reviewing the current status of understanding of the mechanisms underlaying wind-wave generation, it is apparent that existing theories and models are not applicable to situations where the sea surface is distributed by breaking waves and that the available experimental data on this question are sparse. In this context this paper presents the results of a detailed study of the effects of wave breaking on the aerodynamic surface pressure distribution and consequent wave-coherent momentum flux, as well as its influence on the total wind stress.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • J. Fluid Mechanics, 211 (1990) p.463 (Feb.) [33 p., 36 ref., 2 tab., 14 fig.]
• Authors:
  • Banner, M L
• Publication Date: 1990

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Surfaces; Wind waves
• Uncontrolled Terms: Breaking waves; Pressure distribution
• Subject Areas: Hydraulics and Hydrology; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00697299
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM