Transformation of Nonlinear Surface Gravity Waves under Shallow-Water Conditions

Iftikhar B. Abbasov

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DOI: 10.4236/am.2010.14032                

Abstract

This article describes transformation of nonlinear surface gravity waves under shallow-water conditions with the aid of the suggested semigraphical method. There are given profiles of surface gravity waves on the crests steepening stages, their leading edges steepening. There are discussed the spectral component influence on the transformation of surface wave profile.

Keywords

Nonlinear Surface Gravity Waves, Shallow-Water, Semigraphical Method, Transformation of Surface Wave Profile

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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