The numerical model documented here, RCPWAVE, can be used to solve wave propagation problems over arbitrary bathymetry. The governing equations solved in the model are the "mild slope" equation for linear, monochromatic waves, and the equation specifying irrotationality of the wave phase function gradient. Finite difference approximations of these equations are solved to predict wave propagation outside the surf zone. Inside the breaker zone, an empirical method is used to predict wave transformation. This method is based on a hydraulic jump representation of the entire surf zone. The model is verified using laboratory and field data. A user's manual section is provided to aid potential users. This documentation contains two examples illustrating application of the model. These examples describe job control language files, job submission procedures, sample input and output files, and execution costs. NOTE: This file is large. Allow your browser several minutes to download the file.


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    Title :

    Regional Coastal Processes Numerical Modeling System: Report 1, RCPWAVE - A linear Wave Propagation Model for engineering Use


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Technical Report ; TR-CERC-86-4 rept.1


    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    27138852


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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