Wind Generated Ocean Waves

Ian R. Young (Eds.)0080433170, 9780080543802, 9780080433172

The goals of wind wave research are relatively well defined: to be able to predict the wind wave field and its effect on the environment. That environment could be natural (beaches, the atmosphere etc.) or imposed by human endeavour (ports, harbours, coastal settlements etc.). Although the goals are similar, the specific requirements of these various fields differ considerably.
This book attempts to summarise the current state of this knowledge and to place this understanding into a common frame work. It attempts to take a balanced approach between the pragmatic engineering view of requiring a short term result and the scientific quest for detailed understanding. Thus, it attempts to provide a rigorous description of the physical processes involved as well as practical predictive tools.

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Table of contents :
Content:
Acknowledgments
Page v

List of Major Symbols
Pages xiii-xvii

Chapter 1 Introduction Original Research Article
Pages 1-2

Chapter 2 Wave theory Original Research Article
Pages 3-23

Chapter 3 Stochastic properties of ocean waves Original Research Article
Pages 25-40

Chapter 4 Physical mechanisms of wave evolution Original Research Article
Pages 41-81

Chapter 5 Fetch and duration limited growth Original Research Article
Pages 83-131

Chapter 6 Non-Stationary wind fields Original Research Article
Pages 133-160

Chapter 7 Finite depth effects Original Research Article
Pages 161-202

Chapter 8 Numerical modelling of waves Original Research Article
Pages 203-226

Chapter 9 Ocean wave measurement Original Research Article
Pages 227-254

Bibliography
Pages 255-282

Index
Pages 283-288